We’re rapidly approaching the scheduled arbitration hearing date between the Calgary Flames and goaltender David Rittich. Both sides are filing their asks with the arbitrator by 9 a.m. MT on Saturday morning, which could either lead to a resolution or send them straight towards the hearing room.
There are two big things that make Rittich’s new deal a bit of a challenge: comparables, and Cam Talbot.
Comparables
Rittich is 26 year old. He’s played 67 games, started 58, and has 35 wins, a 2.70 goals against average and a .909 save percentage. The only comparables that the Flames and his camp can bring up are fellow restricted free agents, which really hems things in.