Injury Report: Pekka Rinne expected to return 2/5 against Anaheim

[Predarat]

FWIW another ESPN Fantasy Update:

Pekka Rinne*, Tue, Feb 3
Rinne (knee) is feeling better, and he'll likely make his return this week, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Spin: A return for Tuesday's game against Toronto seems unlikely, but Rinne might make it back for Thursday against the Ducks, Saturday against the Rangers, or Sunday against the Panthers. Nashville has a rather busy week ahead.

 

[NSH615]

I guess the real question will be if Rinne has a net to himself or not.

 

[NSH615]

 

[pekkaslap]

What does"not in his usual net" mean? Is that good or bad?

 

[jntarheels]

Thomas Willis ‏@TomAWillis 15m15 minutes ago
#Preds goaltender Pekka Rinne on the ice for morning skate.

Robby Stanley ‏@RStanley247 15m15 minutes ago
Pekka Rinne is on the ice for morning skate. That does not mean that he's playing. But he's out there. #Preds

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

Good question. No clue. I guess it's good news if he's continuing to take the ice. I still don't think he'll come back tonight, though.

 

[triggrman]

I bet he's going to go through a hard work out to see how the knee responds, I'd bet on a Thursday return.

 

[wadesworld]

beat me to it...deleted

 

[Drake744]

Oh my God that picture is terrible. Nickelback is coming soon?

 

[NSH615]

 

[NSH615]

Good and bad news... The good.. They are not rushing him. The bad... we will not see him tonight nor is there any news on him.

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

As badly I want Pekka to return, I even more want him to return at 101%. Hopefully we can keep up the good play.

 

[ILikeItILoveIt]

Interesting phenomenon going on here. Pekka appears physically ready but the "best interest of Pekka" is code for: "we're going to err on the side of caution cuz we can't afford a re-occurrence".

Sunday's Hutton shutout, coupled with fact that we've been Pekka-less for 7 games now and still have the best record in the league, has given management a cushion and allowed for the strict "best interest of Pekka" conservative approach. If Carter can put up one of two more solid outings, we'll have solidified Hutton as a solid backup we can rely on while resting Peks for what-amounts-to a 2nd Season for him.

Now this cushion isn't overly solid. The Blues are pulling up along side us and before Sunday's game, the Hutton-era was a flop. If Carter lays an egg tonight, it all looks different again and he's once again a flop.

My bet is Peks plays one of the back-to-backs this weekend.

 

[SavageSteve]

Maz was just sent down to Milwaukee... means Peks starts tomorrow!! WOOT!

 

[PredsV82]

maz was just sent down to milwaukee... Means peks starts tomorrow!! Woot!

BOOOOYYAHHH!!!!!!!

Good detective work SS!!

 

[jntarheels]

Just to confirm from the Preds.

http://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=751721

 

[jwhouk]

Mazanecs is heading for Milwaukee.

There are now only 2 goalies in Nashville.

One of them played last night.

One of them.... Plays tomorrow?

 

[wadesworld]

Party time!

 

[BonMorrison]

Maz was just sent down to Milwaukee... means Peks starts tomorrow!! WOOT!

... but what's in the Geopolitical folder?

 

[NSH615]

Oh..Big Ben.....

 

[Liquidfire3240]

Rinne to start thursday.

Rinne Returns; Set to Start Versus Anaheim

http://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=751441

 

[pekkaslap]

Rinne to start thursday.

Rinne Returns; Set to Start Versus Anaheim

http://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=751441

Great news to have Pekka back! Undoubtedly there will be some rust, but glad to have him back and hopefully he can pick up right where he left off.

 

[NSH615]

Sounds like Pekka could have played yesterday and maybe Sunday.

 

[jntarheels]

 

[SavageSteve]

... but what's in the Geopolitical folder?

Stuff and Thangs!!!

But seriously... links to government websites for regulations and such...