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Isles sign Roloson to back up DiPietro

If the Islanders have to break glass in case of an emergency with goaltender Rick DiPietro's balky left knee, at least they know they have a quality backup in place to give them a chance to remain competitive. General manager Garth Snow addressed the Isles' No. 1 priority in free agency Wednesday by signing former Edmonton starter Dwayne Roloson to a two-year deal worth $5 million.

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