Confirmed Signing with Link: [NSH] Pekka Rinne extended (2 years, $5M AAV)

[Marlo Stanfield]

Really good deal for Nashville $ wise. Perfect length too.

 

[chokei]

Another great contract on Nashville. The perspective to play for a cup contender during those $5mil years has certainly helped.

That said, the most ridiculous contract on Nashville IMO is still Josi for $4mil - the last few seasons, this season, and even the next one too.

 

[Paulinvancouver]

sweet discount.

 

[Habs10Habs]

If I'm a Nashville fan, I"m thrilled with the length and amount (money) of this deal.

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

Good contract yet again for Nashville

he isnt better.


lmao

 

[PredsV82]

he isnt better.


lmao

I dont think there is much to argue that Rinne is better right now than Price is. Over the course of their careers, Price was obviously better early on that Rinne was.

 

[Baksfamous112]

he isnt better.


lmao

I dont think there is much to argue that Rinne is better right now than Price is. Over the course of their careers, Price was obviously better early on that Rinne was.

Lmao I never referenced Price vs Rinne? I just said it was a good signing by the Preds. Only two years at a reasonable cap.

 

[PredsV82]

Lmao I never referenced Price vs Rinne? I just said it was a good signing by the Preds. Only two years at a reasonable cap.

Sorry I was directing my comment at the previous poster who had argued that RInne was better than Price at half the cost and the subsequent rebuttal from hab fan

 

[Btown]

Wtf!
Every time I open a Preds signing thread a tear forms in my right eye.
Why can’t my GM get these sweetheart deals

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

its good until Rinne enter playoffs

good sign

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

Why can’t my GM get these sweetheart deals

High taxes, obviously.

 

[PAZ]

Thought it would've been something like 3 yrs x 5 mil, but I was expecting something along the lines of this deal - basically lower AAV to give Nashville a better chance of winning the cup as a starter, just thought it would've been an extra year to still get paid.

 

[Prairie Habs]

Not sure why people are surprised at the number, he's signing for his age 37 and 38 seasons. He also showed huge signs of slowing down last year, so chances are he's only playing like half the games those years. Anyone thinking he'd get 7-8 was out of their mind.

 

[cynicalcitizen]

Not sure why people are surprised at the number, he's signing for his age 37 and 38 seasons. He also showed huge signs of slowing down last year, so chances are he's only playing like half the games those years. Anyone thinking he'd get 7-8 was out of their mind.

Barely won that Vezina.

 

[CanadienShark]

He's still really good. Term isn't an issue. Cap hit is great. Great signing.

 

[CraigsList]

They aligned it just right for the expansion draft and also with Saros’ RFA contract expiring.

Solid deal.

 

[Prairie Habs]

Barely won that Vezina.

I assume this is a sarcastic response directed at my comment that he slowed down last year? A response where you deliberately ignore that he had a .904 sv% and a 3.07 GAA in the post-season? So he had a good regular season but towards the end he... how would one put that... played less good?

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

I assume this is a sarcastic response directed at my comment that he slowed down last year? A response where you deliberately ignore that he had a .904 sv% and a 3.07 GAA in the post-season? So he had a good regular season but towards the end he... how would one put that... played less good?

He played less good in one game. Granted that was a really important game but go back and look at some of those goals in the playoffs. No goalie is stopping those.

 

[PerdFan]

I assume this is a sarcastic response directed at my comment that he slowed down last year? A response where you deliberately ignore that he had a .904 sv% and a 3.07 GAA in the post-season? So he had a good regular season but towards the end he... how would one put that... played less good?

That sv% and GAA was a direct reflection of how crappy the team played in front of him. He got hung completely out to dry...alot

 

[olli]

Poile gets it done once again.

 

[jfhabs]

The reigning Vezina Trophy winner gets $5M a year, damn. I know he's 36, but he's definitely worth $7M+. Especially on a short term contract. Nice paycut.

Tax free state...

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

High taxes, obviously.

Tax free state...

lol knew this was coming.

 

[cynicalcitizen]

Tax free state...

Tennessee has lots of taxes. One of the highest sales taxes in the nation. Many other taxes too.

 

[cynicalcitizen]

I assume this is a sarcastic response directed at my comment that he slowed down last year? A response where you deliberately ignore that he had a .904 sv% and a 3.07 GAA in the post-season? So he had a good regular season but towards the end he... how would one put that... played less good?

No need to assume. I can confirm that for you.

 

[jfhabs]

Tennessee has lots of taxes. One of the highest sales taxes in the nation. Many other taxes too.

Yes, but higher sales taxes are nothing compared to a chunk of your salary (income tax) when you're making millions.