freakingeek Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 A great goalie and an even finer human being, Pekka Rinne has played his last NHL game. Taken in the 8th round by the Preds, 256 players including 29 goaltenders were taken in that draft ahead of Pekka, who now is the face of the franchise. He is absolutely the most beloved and revered sports figure in Nashville's history. He played his last game this year for the Preds on the last day of the regular season and shutout the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0. He was a unrestricted free agent at the end of the season and there was a lot of speculation that he may retire so the fans began chanting his name before the game even started. Every save he made resulted in a loud ovation. The fans knew this may be his swan song and the ovation at the end of the game was as emotional as any sporting event I've ever seen. With not a dry eye in the house, the video shows his final lap around the ice. Pekka Rinne was always respectful, humble and classy and the model of what a professional athlete should be. His charity raised millions of dollars for the Monroe Carell Children's hospital in Nashville and his presence here had a positive impact on so many lives. We need more people like Pekka Rinne in this world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkiller Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 1st Number to be retired in Preds history. Not sure when it will happen, but it won’t be long. He had a hell of a career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 I wonder if he could be coaxed out of retirement. I'm only half joking. Or less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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