Islanders place Halak on waivers

The New York Islanders have placed goaltender Jaroslav Halak on waivers, the club announced Friday.

After a strong showing for Team Europe at the World Cup in September, Halak has struggled throughout the regular season in Brooklyn, compiling a 6-8-5 record with a 3.23 goals against average and .904 save percentage.

Halak was pulled in his latest outing, after allowing four goals on 24 shots Thursday versus Minnesota.

The 31-year-old has been mostly reliable over his career, but a $4.5-million cap hit this season and next could affect where he lands, be it with a team in need of goaltending help, or the AHL.