Islanders sign goalie David Rittich in NHL free agency to add crucial depth
NY Post
Getting a No. 3 goalie was a must for the Islanders on July 1.
David Rittich ended up being their guy.
The Islanders inked Rittich to a one-year deal Tuesday, making the 32-year-old their insurance policy in case of a Semyon Varlamov injury.
Rittich played 34 games with the Kings last season with an .886 save percentage and 2.84 GAA.
Varlamov suffered a knee injury on Black Friday last season and missed the rest of the season after undergoing surgery.
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