Rittich is earning the opportunity to start in the playoffs. If he does well in the playoffs, he's earned the opportunity to be the starter next season. And if he performs well next season and next playoffs, he's a $4.5m-$7.5m goalie.
If the brass believes he's the answer, they'll try to lock him up for 3-5 years at a $3-4.5m handle this off-season.
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