Posts About "Pekka Rinne"
Revisiting John Ferguson Jr.’s Draft - 2004
May 1st, 2020 It was a dark time for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fanbase - following the years of Pat Quinn as their general manager - the Maple Leafs future was handed to John Ferguson Jr. on Aug. 29, 2003. With the appointment, Ferguson was also handed the reins to the team’s 2004 NHL Draft strategy - a draft class that quickly turned...
Predators vs Golden Knights: A Potential First Round Series
April 25th, 2020 When will hockey return? Well, no one really knows. Will the NHL be able to conclude the regular season? The league certainly hopes so, but it’s not definitive. What about the playoffs? Now, that seems more probable, but it’s not without at least some doubt and possible logistical issues. Throughout this pause, there has...
Predators: Will We Ever Know Who They Are in 2019-20?
April 14th, 2020 According to TSN, the regular season remains the NHL's top priority. Sources report that Gary Bettman spoke with the board of governors and “reiterated the league’s preference and its priority to try and have some regular season games before a playoff.” There have been many scenarios batted around in an attempt to find a...
6 Predators Whose Numbers Should Be Retired
March 23rd, 2020 The Nashville Predators are a young franchise without any numbers retired besides Wayne Gretzky’s No. 99. But at some point, the team will make the move and add some numbers to the rafters. Since their entrance into the league in 1998, they have had 13 players become All-Stars and several Olympic athletes. Here are six players who...
Are Pekka Rinne's Best Days Behind Him?
March 6th, 2020 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. Saros waited patiently behind Rinne, allowing for the Predators to make the transition slowly and smoothly. Saros has seen more starts each season since...
THW's Goalie News: Francouz Stars, Rinne Hung Out to "Drai"
March 3rd, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche have a rising star on their hands, both literally and metaphorically, in their backup goaltender. Meanwhile, the limited NHL action on Monday night saw one goaltending evisceration and another debut with a new team. Rinne vs. Draisaitl Every brilliant, headline-making performance by an NHL forward has a...
