And it's officially the NHL offseason. Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jaroslav Halak, largely credited with that team's impressive run in the postseason, has been traded to the St. Louis Blues.
The First Shoe Drops: Jaroslav Halak Reportedly Traded To St. Louis Blues
RDS first reported the news, and while they may have a shaky reputation when it comes to these things, the report has been confirmed by at least one other source. TSN, the more-respected English-language partner of the Francophone RDS, also confirmed the news.
Halak, 25, is a restricted free agent this upcoming summer, meaning that come July 1, any team can send him an offer sheet. The Blues now have his rights, though, so they have the opportunity to match any offer.
Given the situation, it has to be assumed that the Canadiens have a substantial return coming their way. That, or Pierre Gauthier really hates his job and sees this as the easiest way out...
We’ll have more as it comes out.
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