DiPietro Jr. (born ) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender and current co-host of ESPN 98.7 FM'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.
What happened to DiPietro?
DiPietro retired after being released by the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) on , with whom he had signed a tryout contract on October 25. Multiple hockey writers consider him to be one of the biggest draft busts in NHL history.
Are Islanders paying Rick DiPietro?
Multiple hockey writers consider him to be one of the biggest draft busts in NHL history. As a result of his contract buyout, the Islanders will continue to pay DiPietro $1.5 million annually until the end of the 2028–29 season.
Is Michael DiPietro related to Rick?
Michael Dipietro (no, no relation to Rick) in a set of Bauer Vapor pads.
Are Islanders paying DiPietro?
He is also an analyst on National Hockey League (NHL) telecasts on ESPN having started the 2021–22 season. As a result of his contract buyout, the Islanders will continue to pay DiPietro $1.5 million annually until the end of the 2028–29 season.
Are Islanders still paying Yashin?
The Islanders acquired Alexei Yashin at the 2001 Draft. Fourteen years later, they have stopped paying him. The Blackhawks's victory in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final puts an official end to the 2014-15 NHL season, which was the final year of Yashin's buyout.16 Jun 2015
How long was DiPietro contract?
15-year
How much is Rick DiPietro getting paid?
4.5 million USD2013
Who gave Rick DiPietro his contract?
New York Islanders owner Charles Wang selected Rick DiPietro with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2000 NHL entry draft with the idea of turning him into the cornerstone of the franchise. A lofty goal, but not necessarily a bad one.