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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Serious question:
Was Rittich actually an astute pickup or is he a replacement or slightly above replacement level backup?
I know browna has some opinions on Rittich...
I don't know how to really compare or judge goalies, but a .908 save percentage doesn't necessarily scream much to me? Alex Stalock just put up a .910 sv% over 38 games this year and cost the wild 750k x 3.
Goals saved above average or expected seems to be on par with Malcolm Subban, Louis Domingue, Peter Budaj etc...
37th highest paid goalie in the league.
Is it really astute to find a goalie in Europe who can put up a .908sv% ?
Cam Talbot had the same acquisition cost, was that also very astute or just the regular motions of getting free agent goaltending?
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Hard to say as Rittich suffered injuries during the season the last 2 years.
I can't find when Rittich injured his elbow this year, but he was injured in the NYE game in 2018-2019.
Rittich up to that point: 13-4-3, with a .920%
Rittich after that injury: 14-5-2, with a .902%
This year before the All-Star game: 19-11-5, with a .915%
After the All-Star game: 5-6-1, with a .883%
He's looked pretty dominant for extended stretches, but hasn't been able to last a full season. Has it bad luck, or a chronic issue?