Predators sign goaltender David Rittich to one-year, $1.25M contract

July 28, 2021 - 5:54pm

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender David Rittich (33) makes a save against the Calgary Flames during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. (Frank Gunn/CP)

The Nashville Predators inked goaltender David Rittich to a one-year, $1.25 million contract, the club announced Wednesday.

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— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) July 28, 2021

Rittich split the 2020-21 season between the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 5-8-2 record, 2.86 goals-against average and one shutout. He was traded to Toronto on April 11.

The 28-year-old from Jihlava, Czech Republic, made 48 starts during the 2019-20 season picking up 24 wins plus an appearance in the NHL All-Star game.