There is some uncertainty surrounding the Islanders and, for a change, it has nothing to do with Barclays Center. It has to do with their goaltending situation, and it’s a problem a team with playoff aspirations generally doesn’t want to be dealing with as it nears the 60-game mark. Sometimes, riding the hot hand isn’t the most important thing. It’s one thing if you know the other guy isn’t capable of stepping up, but Jaroslav Halak has earned more of a chance to prove himself. It’s hard for a team to go into the playoffs with a goalie controversy and expect to make a deep run.
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Friedman: Islanders Are Running A Risk By Disrespecting Halak
