GDT: Bask in the Sunshine. Preds vs Canes 5/10 7pm

[Armourboy]

Yeah, tone it down guys... he better be back. Players are making me kinda nervous here.

Yep they are definitely acting like it's a send off.

 

[wadesworld]

Well this certainly feels like an end... I wasn't ready.

Wondering if he announced his retirement internally.

 

[Predsanddead24]

Well that was quite the way to go out if it was his last game. He does have a young kid and achieved almost everything you can as a goalie. Can’t blame him if he doesn’t want to put in the work to be a backup.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Well if you went out, that wouldn't be the worst way to go... but c'mon... we're not ready...

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

Goddamnit I f'n love Pekka. He's the main reason I diverted to the Preds after my god-terrible Thrashers folded. Yeah, I may have joined the Dark Side with the Bolts in 2015, but I can root for 2 teams, damnit!

 

[sparkle twin]

What a way to end the season! Great, fantastic win!

Whatever happens, it was a remarkable turnaround of a season! Just incredible effort by the guys every night!

Let's go Preds, baby!!

To the playoffs!!!

 

[hockey diva]

I an hoping he comes back for at least one game with a full barn. He deserves a full house standing O. He carried this team and city so many nights. Love you, Pekks.

 

[drwpreds]

I don't know what to add here, but I 100% thought for certain Pekka would be back for one more year

But after seeing that?? Why do all of that if he is not retiring???

Dang it- happy and sad all at once.

 

[bdub24]

Well, if he does re-up for one more year its a bonus for us to have his character around a little while longer

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

I don't know what to add here, but I 100% thought for certain Pekka would be back for one more year

But after seeing that?? Why do all of that if he is not retiring???

Dang it- happy and sad all at once.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

I wouldn't read into it as being a done deal, the Preds have to treat it as though it's his last game, whether his mind is made up or not. We did this out here with Selanne at least a couple of times

 

[Predsanddead24]

I wouldn't read into it as being a done deal, the Preds have to treat it as though it's his last game, whether his mind is made up or not. We did this out here with Selanne at least a couple of times

Hell I’d be fine if we do that for him after every game. Dude deserves it.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

I wouldn't read into it as being a done deal, the Preds have to treat it as though it's his last game, whether his mind is made up or not. We did this out here with Selanne at least a couple of times

A lot can happen between now and October.

 

[Osprey]

Rinne just said in the post-game interview that he'll think about his career stats "after my career." It sounds like he's not yet ready to call it a career.

 

[Marty Party]

 

[Adz]

Mmmmm, time for some WINNER PIE! 100% Cream pie with 2% whipped cream on top. You know why. Of course, Pekka you're first. Sniffle.

Can't wait for the playoffs.

Go Preds!

 

[wadesworld]

Well that was quite the way to go out if it was his last game. He does have a young kid and achieved almost everything you can as a goalie. Can’t blame him if he doesn’t want to put in the work to be a backup.

It wouldn't surprise me if after sitting so much this season, he decided that really wasn't how he wants to spend another contract, so since he wants to retire as a Pred, he'll just call it a career and end on a high note.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

It wouldn't surprise me if after sitting so much this season, he decided that really wasn't how he wants to spend another contract, so since he wants to retire as a Pred, he'll just call it a career and end on a high note.

He wouldn't sit like that in a normal season. And I'm sure that's what poile will reassure him of this off season.

 

[Scoresberg]

If that was it Pekka.. no better way to go out

Thank you for everything.

 

[torniojaws]

I bet he will continue in Nashville as a goalie coach after he retires.

 

[herzausstein]

So much emotion here

They’re treating it like it’s his last game. I know they can’t really do otherwise because they don’t know what’s in his mind but man it hurts to see his possible farewell. Not a bad game to go out on. He was dominant

 

[Peterpuck7810]

My guess is Rinne is headed to Seattle....

 

[Scoresberg]

My guess is Rinne is headed to Seattle....

There's absolutely no way that is happening.. he'll either retire or re-sign in Nashville after the expansion draft.