Confirmed with Link: Pekka Rinne announces retirement from hockey

[GeauxPreds1]

Anyone have any idea what this could be about?

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[Scoresberg]

Rinne retirement.

 

[PredsV82]

We have assumed its Rinne announcing his retirement

 

[GeauxPreds1]

well that sucks. Was hoping for a 1 year deal, an Ellis for Konecny swap and one more run at trying to get him a cup

 

[jumb0]

annnnnnd there it is....

 

[PredsV82]

I'm sad but it's probably for the best, although I was hoping he might have a chance to play for Finland in the Olys next year.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Great goaltender! Best wishes for him.

 

[Predsanddead24]

Hope they announce his Jersey retirement today too.

 

[Legionnaire11]

Maybe he will be joining the staff in some capacity.

 

[jumb0]

sheesh it's dusty in here

 

[Roman Yoshi]

Honestly having 303 pass away and Peks retiring almost back to back... It feels poetic in some ways.

Both of these guys meant so much to the Nashville hockey community. Hard to not be emotional this morning.

 

[BBBruins]

A great player and an awesome friendly and kind person. Thank you, Pekka!

 

[Jonesey]

Thank You, Nashville | By Pekka Rinne

 

[hockey diva]

I am having a hard time keeping it together at work. It’s the end of era in Preds hockey for sure.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Thank You, Nashville | By Pekka Rinne

Well that has obviously been in the works for a while.

 

[tellermine]

One of the best. Have a good life!

 

[Jonesey]

Well that has obviously been in the works for a while.

Yeah.

Still a kick in the gut today.

 

[Armourboy]

Thank You, Nashville | By Pekka Rinne

How to make a grown man cry by Pekka Rinne

 

[Jonesey]

 

[Legionnaire11]

 

[Predsanddead24]

I think part of what makes me so emotional about this isn't just Pekka retiring but also realizing how much of my life has been spent watching the Preds led by Pekka. I was in high school Pekka's rookie season and now I'm pushing 30. Through that it's been a whole lot of life changes but the one constant has been watching Pekka in net.

 

[Roman Yoshi]

I think part of what makes me so emotional about this isn't just Pekka retiring but also realizing how much of my life has been spent watching the Preds led by Pekka. I was in high school Pekka's rookie season and now I'm pushing 30. Through that it's been a whole lot of life changes but the one constant has been watching Pekka in net.

Same. I'm over 30 one now (hard to believe) and Peks has always been there. This morning my wife actually texted me about Pekka (we are separated atm... long story). That just shows you how much impact this guy had. She still remembered him signing that big deal with us the first her and I started dating. It's just wild to me.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

I only started watching the Preds seriously in 2014, and although I've not watched or followed recently because of Hynes and doing different stuff, Pekka was the center of why I even started being a fan of the Preds. Thank you for essentially carrying the team to the Finals, and most importantly, just thanks. I had a great time.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Thank You, Nashville | By Pekka Rinne

Somebody needs to tell the editor to pick a different quote to pull out for empahsis --- the context is totally lost on that one they highlighted about Nashville being a team you beat on the way to a Cup, like half-way down the article.

 

[29Beast97Mode]

Enjoy your retirement Pekka. Shame he never won a cup, but great career considering he was an 8th round draft pick.