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Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
Pekka Rinne is only a year younger than Smith. Why does Nashville do this?
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Saros's deal carries him through to 2021, which is a perfect timeline to start seriously considering a transition from Rinne. He hasn't shown much interest in slowing down anytime soon, but that leaves them re-negotiating with Saros when Rinne is 38. That's a pretty good position to be in. If Rinne hadn't declined and handed off the reigns by then, I'm sure it is a close future step.
I like that they're looking at potential #1s to step in as early as this year, but I think Saros would be a can't miss deal on Nashville's end to disturb the lineage they're developing.