Rick DiPietro
Former Islanders goaltender and current ESPN analyst.
Rick DiPietro is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender and current co-host of ESPN New York's 'DiPietro and Rothenberg' with Dave Rothenberg. He is also an analyst on National Hockey League (NHL) telecasts on ESPN having started the 2021–22 season.
Quick Facts
- Draft
- 1st overall, 2000 NHL Entry Draft
Lore & Background
DiPietro was drafted first overall by the New York Islanders in the 2000 NHL entry draft, becoming the second goaltender in history selected first overall. He signed a 15-year, $67.5 million contract with the Islanders in 2006, but a string of injuries beginning in 2008 limited him to 50 NHL appearances over the next five seasons, leading to a contract buyout on July 2, 2013. He retired after being released by the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL on November 26, 2013.
Reader's Guide
DiPietro played his entire NHL career with the New York Islanders, never for the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was not drafted in 2002, nor was he traded to the New York Rangers.
Did You Know?
- He broke an Islanders franchise record with 56 saves in a 2–1 shootout loss to the New York Rangers on March 5, 2007.
- DiPietro was selected to the 2008 NHL All-Star Game as a reserve and later named starter after Martin Brodeur dropped out.
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