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Rick DiPietro	#39 \| Goalie \| New York Islanders

Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Shoots: R Born: September 19, 1981, Winthrop, Massachusetts

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December 2, 2008
Rick DiPietro underwent surgery on his knee four weeks ago and on Tuesday he skated at practice for the second day in a row, according to Newsday. "I felt good. It's been a long time," DiPietro said. "I've been looking forward to getting back."

November 1, 2008
Rick DiPietro will miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a meniscus in his knee, according to the Associated Press.

October 31, 2008
Rick DiPietro has been placed on IR, according to Newsday. The team remains secretive regarding his injury.

October 30, 2008
Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro will not play for the team Thursday, and he apparently is not even with the team due to undisclosed injuries, according to New York Newsday.

October 27, 2008
Updating an earlier report, Rick DiPietro will not suit up for the Isles on Monday night due to a lower-body injury, according to ESPN. "Rick DiPietro incurred a lower body injury Saturday night unrelated to his previous injuries," said a press release that the team sent out. "Rick is day-to-day pending additional assessment and treatment."

October 27, 2008
Rick DiPietro hasn't been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rangers, according to Newsday.com. He has an undisclosed knee injury.

October 26, 2008
The AP reports that goalie Rick DiPietro will see a doctor on Monday for an undisclosed injury and is questionable to play that night against the New York Rangers. He was injured Saturday night during the first period of the Islanders 4-3 home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. He allowed two goals on 12 shots and didnt return after the intermission.

October 26, 2008
Rick DiPietro was removed from last night's game after the first period with an undisclosed injury, but at the moment it appears as though the mystery ailment isn't serious, according to Newsday. "He's day-to-day," coach Scott Gordon said. Asked the cause, the coach said, "We can't talk about injuries. That's what I'm stuck with. It wasn't his play. We'll know more [today]." When asked about his injury, DiPietro said "I'd rather not talk about it. It's a bit of a distraction. When we figure out what's going on, you guys will know." Asked again if the injury was the reason he was pulled, DiPietro repeated, "Yeah. I don't know what to tell you."

October 25, 2008
Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro was removed from his team's game on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury, according to the AP.

October 18, 2008
Rick DiPietro fared well in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Panthers, as he stopped 34-of-36 shots.

October 18, 2008
Updating an earlier report, Rick DiPietro is making his first start of the season tonight against the Panthers, according to the AP.

October 18, 2008
Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro could play on Saturday against Florida, but if he does not, then his first game will be Thursday, according to New York Newsday.

October 17, 2008
Rick DiPietro continues to insist that he is healthy and ready to play but the team continues to take a measured approach as DiPietro works his way back from a knee injury, according to Newsday.

October 16, 2008
The New York Post reports that goalie Rick DiPietro looked sharp in Wednesday's practice and could return to the Islanders' crease this weekend. "It was a full practice and I felt great," said DiPietro, whose knee held up throughout an 80-minute workout before the team left for Thursday's game in Tampa. "When I come back, I want to be able to play long stretches and not have to worry about it. I don't want to go in for a game and then miss two games."

October 11, 2008
Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro has swelling and fluid around his left knee, which he had surgery on in June, according to TSN.com.

October 6, 2008
Rick DiPietro stopped only 28 of 34 shots as he and his mates fell 6-0 to the Panthers on Monday night.

October 1, 2008
Rick DiPietro, who is recovering from left knee surgery, might be cleared to practice by the end of the week, according to Newsday.

September 28, 2008
Rick DiPietro, who underwent left knee surgery in June, will be re-evaluated early in the week, according to Newsday.

September 22, 2008
Rick DiPietro left knee, the one that was operated on in early June, still hasn't improved to the point where he has been cleared for game action and there is the growing possibility that he may not see any game action this preseason, according to Newsday. "There's no rush right now. My goal is to be ready for the last couple exhibition games and then start the season."

September 4, 2008
Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro is still rehabbing his left knee after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on it in June, and he likely won't be 100 percent when training camp opens, according to New York Newsday.

March 19, 2008
Rick DiPietro will undergo right hip surgery on Wednesday and miss the remainder of the season. He is expected to be read for camp in September. "Rick wanted badly to be with his team until the end of the season, but this decision was made with his best long-term interests in mind," Islanders general manager Garth Snow tells the Sports Network. DiPietro had left hip surgery following the 2007 playoffs.

March 18, 2008
Goalie Rick DiPietro has undergone an MRI, results of which will be announced Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. The area in question is DiPietro's hip, the same hip injured during the skill competition at this year's All-Star Game. Wade Dubielewicz got the start against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, and Joey MacDonald was recalled from Bridgeport of the American Hockey League to serve as backup.

March 15, 2008
Rick DiPietro stopped 26-of-29 shots as the Islanders fell to Montreal 3-0. He was hoping to even up his record, but he now sits at 26-28 for the season.

March 11, 2008
Islander goalie Rick DiPietro allowed eight goals on 44 shots in New York's 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. DiPietro had allowed just two goals in his previous three games against the Lightning this season, all wins. Tonight he was battered with shots and failed to maintain any semblance of composure.

March 7, 2008
Rick DiPietro will start for the Isles on Saturday after not playing the previous three games, according to the New York Daily News. DiPietro missed the first two games because of his grandmother's funeral. He was in uniform last night, but coach Ted Nolan elected to go with the hot Wade Dubielewicz, who proceeded to give up three goals in a 4-1 loss to the Rangers.

March 5, 2008
Rick DiPietro returned to practice on Wednesday after missing time due to a death in the family, but it is not certain that he will start for the Islanders on Thursday, this according to the AP. We cant forget the fact that [Wade] Dubielewicz has been playing great, HC Ted Nolan said. Were in a good situation. Whether Ricky goes in or Dubielewicz goes in, we feel quite confident. We would figure that DiPietro will be able to convince his coach to let him play on Thursday, but only time will tell. With a somewhat shoddy defense around him this year, DiPietro has struggled to a 2.70 GAA and .905 SV%.

March 4, 2008
Rick DiPietro had hoped to rejoin the Islanders for Tuesday's game, but he's now aiming to hook up with the team on Wednesday, instead, according to the AP. DiPietro also missed Sunday's contest due to the death of his grandmother, but he should be back between the pipes for Thursday's contest.

February 21, 2008
Rick DiPietro posted his third shutout of the season on Thursday night though it was his first in 40 games as he stopped all 32 shots he faced. DiPietro is really rounding into form of late as he has allowed just 12 goals during the team's current 6-game winning streak.

February 2, 2008
Rick DiPietro is expected to return to mind the net for the Islanders on Saturday after missing Thursday's contest due to the flu, according to Newsday. Ruslan Fedotenko and Andy Sutton also skipped Thursday's tilt for the same reason and are slated to hit the ice Saturday as well.

February 1, 2008
Rick DiPietro, Ruslan Fedotenko and Andy Sutton all failed to be able to skate in Thursday's game due to the flu, according to the New York Daily News. The Islanders' next game comes Saturday, so we'll have to wait to see how well the trio recovers over the next 24 hours before we get a better idea of their status for that contest.

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