Predators Goaltending
Predators Should Trade Pekka Rinne
April 3rd, 2018 Pekka Rinne is an all-time great goalie. He is just the 18th goalie in history to amass 300 wins and 50 shutouts in a career. He has been a three-time Vezina Trophy finalist and is poised to finally win it this season. Beyond his play, Rinne is an all-time great human...
Predators Are Failing Pekka Rinne
February 18th, 2018 At the beginning of the season, I thought goaltending was going to be the biggest issue for the Nashville Predators. Many fans were left questioning if Pekka Rinne was too old and over the hill or if Juuse Saros was ready to take over the mantle and become a true starting...
Pekka Rinne's Window to Win Is Shrinking
August 31st, 2017 The Nashville Predators knew what they were getting when they drafted Pekka Rinne. It only took 258 picks in the 2004 draft to land him. Not only was his 6-foot-5 stature impressive, but his mobility and athleticism at such a size made Rinne even more valuable. After a...
Penguins Have Pekka Rinne's Number
June 3rd, 2017 There are certain teams that some players love facing, and then there are other squads that players would really rather never see again. Sometimes these preferences are created because of matchups, and in other cases, there's no rhyme or reason to it. For Nashville...
You're Wrong About Pekka Rinne's Game 1
May 30th, 2017 Following Game 1 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final, Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne's stat line—four goals against, .636 save percentage—did not look pretty. But if you add context to his numbers, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that Rinne played fine, not...
Pekka Rinne Finds His Mojo
May 4th, 2017 Everything seems to be falling into place for the Nashville Predators. After Tuesday night's impressive 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, it finally seems the puzzle pieces have come together just in time. This is a confident Predators team that's on a roll with a 3-1...
Juuse Saros: Future of the Predators’ Crease
February 28th, 2017 In today’s NHL, it's rare to see a goaltender under six-feet tall. But the Nashville Predators’ goaltender Juuse Saros who, at just 5’11 and 21 years of age, looks poised to become the number one guy as early as next season. With the way things stand; Saros could be...Top 3 All-Time Predators Goalies
February 23rd, 2017 The Nashville Predators have been around for just 19 seasons, meaning their “all-time lists” in terms of team history simply lack richness compared to other storied franchises. However, the Predators have been able to find success in their short-lived tenure since...
Predators Goalie Mine Keeps Producing Gems
January 27th, 2017 “Goaltending is the great equalizer.” “Show me a good goalie and I’ll show you a good coach.” The platitudes are endless, all extolling the importance of goaltending to the success of a National Hockey League team. But good goaltending is hard to come by and...
Rinne's Play a Spin of the Wheel
December 12th, 2016 As the National Hockey League enters its 100th year (yes, I know, it is technically only the 99th season), it is truly astounding that, with a century of data to pore over, the hockey world still does not understand what is perhaps the most important position in the sport:...
Predators' Future Goalie Dilemma?
November 27th, 2016 The Nashville Predators have been lucky the past few years possessing an elite goaltender and having an undeniable starter with Pekka Rinne. However, as he is getting older, there is a tough conversation surrounding his future and many want to know what the future holds for...
Predators Done Being Prey
November 14th, 2016 The Nashville Predators raised questions early on in the season due to their slow start and below average winning record, especially for a team many saw as being top contenders in the Western Conference going into this year. However, the Preds look like they could be back...
Predators Rearguard Have Them in the Hunt
October 27th, 2016 The Nashville Preators are 2-4-0 just six games into the 2016-17 season. They have seen their fair share of ups and downs so far, but for the most part it’s been looking pretty good over in Smashville. Despite being slightly slowed down after much of the team was hit...