07-12-2021, 07:04 PM
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Pekka Rinne retires
https://twitter.com/user/status/1414726484124528641
Will go down as one of the two best Finnish goalies in NHL history. He and Miikka Kiprusoff — among others — were instrumental in beginning Finland's goaltending dominance.
I'd expect he'll have his number retired. One of the best goalies to never win a Cup, but he came close in 2017.
UPD
https://twitter.com/user/status/1414935505163149312
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07-12-2021, 07:09 PM
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#2
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Airdrie
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Didn't see that coming. Thought he was going to come back next season.
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07-12-2021, 07:12 PM
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#3
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Rinne turns 39 in November, for what it's worth. The Preds aren't getting any closer to winning and I don't think he wants to leave Nashville.
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07-12-2021, 07:28 PM
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#4
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All I can get
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He's been traded to Edmonton.
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07-12-2021, 07:42 PM
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#5
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
He's been traded to Edmonton.
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And signed to a 10 year extension.
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07-12-2021, 07:57 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
He's been traded to Edmonton.
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that's the reason for retirement!
Seriously though, I really liked Rinne as a player - wish he had won a Cup for Nashville as that was a pretty cool run for them
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07-12-2021, 08:25 PM
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#7
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Franchise Player
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Helluva career for a guy drafted in a round that doesn't even exist anymore.
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07-12-2021, 08:53 PM
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#8
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First Line Centre
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Excellent goalie for a bunch of years, nothing but respect for him. A shame he never won a cup, given how strong his career was.
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07-13-2021, 09:06 AM
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#9
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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07-13-2021, 09:09 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indiana
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I think Pekka Rinne might've been the last player who was drafted in the 8th round or later.
Actually, Brian Elliott hasn't retired. Dustin Byfuglien is probably done though.
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07-13-2021, 09:09 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Great goalie. Best wishes for the whatever path he chooses next.
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07-13-2021, 09:22 AM
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#12
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Franchise Player
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First number retirement from the Preds? I'd say he deserves it
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07-13-2021, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Cleveland, OH (Grew up in Calgary)
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Great goalie, great career. Good luck in post-hockey life Pekka
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07-13-2021, 09:34 AM
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Franchise Player
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Rinne was a beast in his prime. Time flies, as it feels like yesterday he signed that massive 7x7 contract, which was huge for the Preds at that time.
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07-13-2021, 10:20 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Wonder if Kasimir Kaskisuo made the right decision to head to the SHL as he probably would be the backup for Saros next season possibly. Been following his vlogs through and it sounds like he wants to improve his game outside of the NHL before coming back.
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07-13-2021, 12:09 PM
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by t0rrent98
Wonder if Kasimir Kaskisuo made the right decision to head to the SHL as he probably would be the backup for Saros next season possibly. Been following his vlogs through and it sounds like he wants to improve his game outside of the NHL before coming back.
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Hasn’t Ingram earned a look by now?
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07-13-2021, 12:22 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cowtown75
Didn't see that coming. Thought he was going to come back next season.
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I guess it's the sign of the times that people are surprised a player this close to 40 years old is retiring. There seems to be a bit of a trend with well conditioned players being able to play later in their 30's.
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