The Calgary Flames have re-signed restricted free-agent goaltender David Rittich to a two-year deal with an average annual value of $2.75 million, the team announced Saturday.
Rittich's 2018-19 campaign - his first full year in the NHL - was a tale of two seasons. Here's a look at his splits before and after the All-Star break:
| Stat | Pre-ASG | Post-ASG |
|---|---|---|
| Rec. | 19-4-4 | 8-5-1 |
| GAA | 2.47 | 2.89 |
| SV% | .918 | .898 |
| SO | 1 | 0 |
In total, the 26-year-old finished the season with a 2.61 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage in 45 games. He didn't appear in the postseason, as veteran Mike Smith received the nod with stronger performances down the stretch.
Smith signed a one-year deal with Edmonton on July 1, but former Oilers netminder Cam Talbot was brought in by the Flames this summer to push Rittich for the No. 1 job.
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