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January 21, 2009

Isles' Goalie Rick Dipietro is Done for the Year. Again. Insurance agents everywhere cringe.

http://www.BucketofPucks.com/bucket_of_pucks/2009/01/isles-goalie-rick-dipietro-is-done-for-the-year-again-insurance-agents-everywhere-cringe.html



Here we go again.

After missing most of the season after undergoing two knee surgeries in four months, the Islanders announced today that the persistent swelling and pain in DiPietro's surgically repaired left knee probably doesn't require surgery.

However, it does require rest and rehab which is why they are shutting him down for the season.


Bucket of Pucks has the latest scoop and the fantasy spin.

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