The Los Angeles Kings signed goaltender Anton Forsberg to a two-year deal valued at $2.25 million per season to replace backup David Rittich, who joined the New York Islanders. Rittich's statistics included a .886 save percentage and a goals-against average of 2.84, prompting the Kings to seek an upgrade. Forsberg posted a better .901 save percentage while with the Ottawa Senators. The Kings hope Forsberg's signing can enhance their regular-season performance and lead them to their first division title this century.
The Los Angeles Kings signed Anton Forsberg to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2.25 million to replace David Rittich.
Rittich recorded a .886 save percentage and -10.39 goals saved above expected, leading the Kings to seek an upgrade in Forsberg.
Forsberg had a .901 save percentage and only -0.27 goals saved above expected, yet he outperformed Rittich last season.
Forsberg aims to improve the Kings' regular-season performance, potentially ending their division title drought after nearly two decades.
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