Confirmed Trade: [TOR/CGY] David Rittich (@50%) for 2022 3rd round pick

[Just Linda]

Toronto is expecting Big Save Dave but instead is getting Red Light Rittich.

Good backup. Really reassuring they Calgary understands that they need to retool

 

[Northernhawk]

Now they have 7 picks over the next two drafts...gulp

 

[A1LeafNation]

Now they have 7 picks over the next two drafts...gulp

Dubas just traded for like 7 additional picks this past draft.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Leafs should have traded for Rask as insurance. Riddick is garbage.

Why? Even at 50% we would be paying 3.5 M for our third string goalie. What would the cost be? More than a third + the cost of a third team to retain. How about room in the cap for a depth defenceman?

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

You're telling me the Leafs couldn't have at least got James Reimer or Petr Mrazek from Carolina instead? Both far better goalies than No Save Dave.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

He's so erratic. Still an improvement over Hutch.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Why? Even at 50% we would be paying 3.5 M for our third string goalie. What would the cost be? More than a third + the cost of a third team to retain. How about room in the cap for a depth defenceman?

Yes but a team that is pretty much favorites to win the cup this year, you are taking high risks going in with Campbell and Riddick as your goalies. If Campbell goes down, their chances to win the cup this year are toast. Rask would be a huge insurance policy.

 

[Hitemwith4]

Leafs dont have to play Hutch anymore thats a win in itself.

 

[Leaf Fans]

It's about time the Flames got rid of him. Riddick is the worst goalie in franchise history.

He was better than Yves Belanger.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Normally I might agree, but clearly both Freddy and Campbell have had some injury issues this year. There is a bigger chance than I would like that Rittich sees playoff action, and I think we could still win games with him. He could also be an option for next year if he does well

I think getting a look at next year is a good idea. Might need to sign a Rittich for cheap if necessary since Anderson is gone this off-season. He's a UFA though, so you're not getting much control.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Yes but a team that is pretty much favorites to win the cup this year, you are taking high risks going in with Campbell and Riddick as your goalies. If Campbell goes down, their chances to win the cup this year are toast. Rask would be a huge insurance policy.

We are not. Rittich may give Campbell some rest down the streach, but we will be going with Campbell- Andersen- Rittich in the playoffs.

 

[MisterT]

It's about time the Flames got rid of him. Riddick is the worst goalie in franchise history.

Pokey never played for the Flamers.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Yes but a team that is pretty much favorites to win the cup this year, you are taking high risks going in with Campbell and Riddick as your goalies. If Campbell goes down, their chances to win the cup this year are toast. Rask would be a huge insurance policy.

As is the case with any starting goalie on a contender.

 

[Some Other Flame]

It's about time the Flames got rid of him. Riddick is the worst goalie in franchise history.

Leafs should have traded for Rask as insurance. Riddick is garbage.

lol Rittich run over your dog or something? Cause this is kinda sad.

 

[ijuka]

Leafs dont have to play Hutch anymore thats a win in itself.

He's .919, right? And Rittich is .904. Not really seeing how this is an upgrade but.

 

[Matty Sundin]

I’m really baked but leafs need to go after getzlaf 76 percent retain

 

[Just Linda]

He's .919, right? And Rittich is .904. Not really seeing how this is an upgrade but.

.904 on the Flames though

 

[Third Degree Burns]

I’m really baked but leafs need to go after getzlaf 76 percent retain

Don't do drugs kids.

 

[Bond]

lol Rittich run over your dog or something? Cause this is kinda sad.

Nah, Riddick did.

 

[Hitemwith4]

He's .919, right? And Rittich is .904. Not really seeing how this is an upgrade but.

hutchinson is bad, leafs make him look good, Rittich will improve if hes half way decent goalie

 

[shello]

You're telling me the Leafs couldn't have at least got James Reimer or Petr Mrazek from Carolina instead? Both far better goalies than No Save Dave.

I would have cried at a Reimer and Leafs reunion but Toronto probably wanted someone who didn't have to quarantine.

 

[HandshakeLineRespect]

It would have been negligent for Dubas to not upgrade the goaltending considering injury concerns with Campbell & Anderson. Was hoping for Ullmark but this is a great alternative. Now grab a 6/7 dman and this team is laughing.

 

[McFlyingV]

Rittich is a guy that can get hot. Excellent move by Dubas.

He's had like one hot stretch in the past 4 seasons. I guess technically he can get hot, but its not overly likely. He's a decent back up though so not a bad insurance policy if Andersen is out into playoffs.

 

[MoreMogilny]

Don’t love it, don’t hate it. I think it’s a good idea to have insurance in net especially considering how Andersen is seemingly out for a while and Campbell himself has question marks around his health

 

[River Meadow]

Now this is a very solid deal.

Needed the goalie insurance with Andersen out. Dave Riitch can hopefully provide that

When is Andersen expected back?