"Unloaded by the Caps in '95, he's feisty in the crease and the dressing room. (ESPN Hockey 96, p. 111)

"Was very good with the Lightning after the Flames traded him for Aaron Gavey. The scrambling netminder is very popular with fans and teammates. Something tells us that the Calgary brass believes a combo comprising Tabaracci and [Dwayne] Roloson could tug the line well enough to use Kidd as trade-bait." (The Sports Forecaster Hockey '97-'98, p. 200)

"Has been bouncing around the NHL, the IHL, and the AHL for 11 seasons. An extremely athletic goaltender, Tabaracci relies on his flexibility and on guesswork to survive. Makes some of the most acrobatic saves imaginable but injuries and inconsistency have always plagued the journeyman. Unfortunately, his stock has dropped over the last few seasons. (The Sports Forecaster 2000-01, p. 198)

• Selected by Pittsburgh Penguins as underage junior in second round (second Penguins pick, 26th overall) of National Hockey League entry draft, June 13, 1987.
• Traded by Penguins (with C Randy Cunneyworth and RW Dave McLlwain) to Winnipeg Jets for RW Andrew McBain, D Jim Kyte, and LW Randy Gilhen, June 17, 1989.
• Traded by Jets to Washington Capitals for G Jim Hrivnak and future considerations, March 22, 1993.
• Loaned by Capitals to Chicago Wolves (IHL), March 27, 1995.
• Traded by Capitals to Calgary Flames for fifth-round draft choice (D Joel Cort) in 1995 entry draft, April 7, 1995.
• Traded by Flames to Tampa Bay Lightning for F Aaron Gavey, November 19, 1996.
• Traded by Lightning to Calgary Flames in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick (LW Eric Beaudoin) in 1998 entry draft, June 21, 1997.
• Traded by Flames to Washington Capitals in exchange for a conditional draft pick and future considerations, August 7, 1998.
• Signed as free agent with Atlanta Thrashers, November 3, 1999.
• Traded by Thrashers to Colorado Avalanche for RW Shean Donovan. Loaned by Avalanche to Orlando Solar Bears (IHL), December 8, 1999.
• Selected by Columbus Blue Jackets in National Hockey League Expansion Draft, June 23, 2000.
• Signed as free agent to two-year contract with Dallas Stars, July 12, 2000.

• Named to Ontario Hockey League All-Star first team, 1987-88.
• Named to Ontario Hockey League All-Star second team, 1988-89.
• Rated #7 in Hockey Stars Presents "The Top 50 Netminders in Pro Hockey", November 1993.
• Washington Capitals' nominee for King Clancy Memorial Trophy, 1993-94.
• Rated #37 in Hockey Stars Presents "The Top 50 Netminders in Pro Hockey", November 1994.
• Rated #47 in Hockey Stars Presents "The Top 50 Netminders in Pro Hockey", November 1995.
• Named International Hockey League Player of the Week (2-0-0, 1.30 GAA), December 11, 2000.

• First National Hockey League Game: vs. New Jersey, October 21, 1988.
• First National Hockey League Win: vs. Quebec, November 24, 1990.
• First National Hockey League Shutout: vs. Quebec, February 17, 1991.

• Played in 100th National Hockey League game (vs. Ottawa), April 9, 1994.
• Earned his 50th National Hockey League win (3-1 win at Buffalo), March 15, 1996.

• Pulled right hamstring; missed seven games, December 11, 1990.
• Strained back; missed one game, October 10, 1992.
• Suffered back spasms; missed one game, December 1, 1992.
• Suffered back spasms; missed seven games, January 19, 1993.
• Tore knee ligaments; missed seven games, September 16, 1993.
• Sprained knee; missed twenty-one games, February 20, 1994.
• Strained hamstring, February 13, 1995.
• Seperated shoulder; missed six games, January 9, 1998.
• Injured knee; missed three games, January 31, 1998.
• Pulled groin; missed remainder of season, April 9, 1998.
• Strained groin; missed four games, October 30, 1998.

• Rick's hobbies include waterskiing and motorcycles.
• On November 6, 1995, Rick was the goaltender who allowed Mark Messier's 500th career National Hockey League goal.
• While with the Flames, Rick was a spokesperson for "Reading...Give it a Shot!", a reading incentive program for children launched in 1996. (Calgary Flames Official Media Guide 1996-97, p. 56)