NHL Goalie Controversies: The Hot List
The 2020-21 NHL season is underway and it’s about one-fifth complete. With the shortened season and the compressed schedule, games are happening rapidly with shorter turnover than usual. This is …
Predators Goaltending
Predators’ Fuzzy Goaltending Situation Needs Clarity For Future
Pekka Rinne is a Nashville Predators legend. There is no disputing that. However, it’s time to consider “Smashville’s” future in goal, although it’s hard to fathom parting ways with a …
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Predators’ Saros May Not Be the Best Option Just Yet
As we approach the biggest game on the football calendar, arguably the greatest of all time, Tom Brady, prepares to contend for his seventh ring. What makes it more impressive …
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Pekka Rinne’s Journey from Kempele, Finland to the Music City
Pekka Rinne was born on Nov. 3, 1982, in Kempele, Finland, and was drafted in the fourth round at 258th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville …
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Predators Have An Easy Choice Between Saros & Rinne
At first glance, it may seem like the Nashville Predators have a logjam in the crease. With former Vezina Trophy winner Pekka Rinne and current presumed starter Juuse Saros manning …
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Predators Look to Askarov to Solve Their Goaltending Problems
With the 11th overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators selected the Russian goaltender Yaroslav Askarov. Widely considered one of the best goalie prospects in the last …
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Predators’ Pekka Rinne Is Moving Into a New Career Phase
Pekka Rinne was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft at 258th overall. He has since become the franchise leader in wins, shutouts, has been an …
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Predators: Pekka Rinne Has Short Leash in 2020 Playoffs
One of the biggest question marks surrounding the Nashville Predators is who will be the number one goalie heading into the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs? However, Pekka Rinne’s resume still …
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Predators’ Goalie Situation Not as Seamless as Expected
Coming into the 2019-20 season, the Nashville Predators had arguably the most dynamic goaltender tandem in the NHL. Pekka Rinne, 37 years old, was solidified as their starter and one …
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Predators May Have Their Future Backup Goalie in Ingram
It has been known for a while now that Juuse Saros is the Nashville Predators’ future goalie. The young Finn has backed up long-time Predators’ great Pekka Rinne for the …
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THW’s Goalie News: Hart Rolls, Luongo’s Number Retired & More
Saturday was a very busy and eventful day across the National Hockey League with 20 teams in action. The hottest team and goalie in the league continued their streaks in …
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Are Pekka Rinne’s Best Days Behind Him?
It wasn’t supposed to go this way. Ever since Juuse Saros’ introduction to the NHL, most knew he was going to be the Nashville Predators’ succession plan after Pekka Rinne. …
