Rick DiPietro timeline

Jan. 27, 2001: At the age of 19, DiPietro makes his NHL debut.

Oct. 11, 2003: Records first career shutout.

Feb., 2006: Selected as the U.S. Olympic starter in Turin.

Sept. 12, 2006: Signs a 15-year, $67.5-million contract.

March 5, 2007: Sets franchise record with 56 saves in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Rangers.

March 13, 2007: Suffers a concussion . After another less than a month later, misses Game 1 of first-round playoff series.

Summer 2007: Has surgery for a torn labrum in his hip.

Jan. 26, 2008: Injures his hip in All-Star skills competition. Plays until March, when another surgery ends his season. Also has knee surgery in June.

Jan. 20, 2009: After another knee surgery and a brief return, shut down for the season after playing five games.

March 2, 2010: Placed on injured reserve with swelling in his knee.

Feb. 2, 2011: Challenges Penguins goaltender Brent Johnson to a fight; a punch causes facial fractures and DiPietro misses nearly remainder of season after surgery.

Feb. 22, 2013: Placed on waivers and ultimately sent to AHL Bridgeport.