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Exploring the trade market for David Rittich

It’s been said that NHL teams with playoff aspirations need two good goaltenders. But with the Calgary Flames’ playoff hopes held together with hopes, dreams and duct tape, it’s probably worth considering trading pending unrestricted free agent David Rittich somewhere he can be of use to a playoff team – and potentially give “Big Save Dave” a chance at post-season glory.

Here’s a snapshot of a few teams that may be in the market to add a goaltender.

Defining Dave

Rittich is 28 years old and a product of the Czech Republic! While he’s been a little streaky at times, often attributed to coaches over-playing him in the front half of seasons, he’s ultimately a pretty consistent goaltender.