By Canadian Press

Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender David Rittich to one-year, US$900,000 deal

Jul 13, 2022 | 1:52 PM

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed David Rittich to a one-year, US$900,000 contract to back up star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.

Rittich appeared in 17 games with the Nashville Predators in 2021-22, posting a record of 6-3-4 with a 3.57 goals-against average and a .886 save percentage.

The 29-year-old from Jihlava, Czech Republic, has a career record of 70-44-20 with a 2.93 GAA and a .904 save percentage over five seasons with Calgary, Toronto and Nashville.

His best season came with the Flames in 2018-19 when he had a 27-9-5 mark with a 2.61 GAA and a .911 save percentage.

Rittich goes from backing up one workhorse goaltender to another. Nashville’s Juuse Saros made 67 appearances last season, while Hellebuyck saw action in 66.

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Winnipeg was in need of a backup after Eric Comrie signed a two-year deal with Buffalo.

Comrie was 10-5-1 with a 2.58 GAA and .920 save percentage backing up Hellebuyck last season.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 13, 2022.

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