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Pekka Rinne (born November 3, 1982) is a Finnish professional hockey goaltender currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Rinne was developed in Kärpät playing predominantly for their junior team between 2000–2003 and after that, for their men's team in championship-winning years 2004 and 2005, mostly as a backup of Niklas Bäckström. Rinne was drafted 258th overall in the 8th round of the 2004 NH




Oilers torched for Renney firing; Milan Hejduk back; Alex Radulov fallout (Puck Headlines) (Puck Daddy)

By: View from Section 317

18May2012

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Look, JGL: "Inception" was the bomb. You were Han Solo in "500 Days o...

Hockey from the Blind Side, Playoff Observations

By: Eyes on Isles

1May2012

My apologies to both Gary and our readers for my lack of contributions. As I had previously indicated, I was in the midst of preparing for taking the Apple Certified Support Professional exam for Mac OS X Lion Essentials. It was a nearly 3 month jour...

The Stage Is Set

By: Rink Royalty

27Apr2012

I’m not gonna throw a lot of fluff into this because that’s not my style. I’ll just post the facts for you to read then move on and enjoy your day. First though; the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks in the first roun...

Stanley Cup Preview: Predators vs. Coyotes

By: Dueling Couches

27Apr2012

Some NHL people are probably happy about this meeting. Two warm weather cities get to experience a deep run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I'm not pleased. While fans in Nashville have taken to their Predators, the fans in Phoenix are only now showing...

Game 2 – Detroit vs. Nashville – Veteran Wings Even The Series

By: SenShot

14Apr2012

  April 13, 2012; Nashville, TN, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) makes a stop against the Nashville Predators during the third period in game two of the 2012 Western Conference quarterfinals at Bridgestone Arena. The Red Wings de...

Game 1 : DET vs NSH – Rinne Shines as Preds Draw First Blood

By: SenShot

12Apr2012

April 11, 2012; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber (6) checks Detroit Red Wings left wing Tomas Holmstrom (96) into the boards during the first period in game one of the 2012 Western Conference quarterfinals at Bridgestone...

Stanley Cup Preview: Red Wings vs. Predators

By: Dueling Couches

11Apr2012

As loaded as Detroit is with familiar names, their fate hinges on Jimmy Howard. The 28 year old goalie missed time with a groin injury, and the slide in Detroit's play was noticeable. The Wings were 35-17-4 with Howard in net. 13-11-2 without him.The...

Western Conference Playoff Preview #4 Nashville vs #5 Detroit

By: Blackhawk Up

10Apr2012

  Experienced team or Over the hill team? (Andrew Weber-USPRESSWIRE)Western Conference Playoff Preview #4 Nashville vs #5 Detroit - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Blog...

Western Conference Playoff Preview #4 Predators vs #5 Red Wings

By: Blackhawk Up

10Apr2012

  Experienced team or Over the hill team? (Andrew Weber-USPRESSWIRE)Western Conference Playoff Preview #4 Predators vs #5 Red Wings - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Blog...

Hartnett: Fearless Western Conference And Stanley Cup Predictions

By: WFAN

10Apr2012

Sean Hartnett shares his fearless Western Conference opening round predictions and reveals his Stanley Cup favorite.

Predators move ahead of Red Wings with 4-1 win (The Canadian Press)

By: View from Section 317

30Mar2012

DETROIT - Gabriel Bourque and Francis Bouillon scored in the second period and Pekka Rinne made 31 saves to help the Nashville Predators beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Friday night for coach Barry Trotz's 500th victory with the franchise.

Predators move over Red Wings in playoff race (AP)

By: View from Section 317

30Mar2012

The Nashville Predators moved ahead of Detroit in the fight for home-ice advantage in the NHL playoffs by beating the Red Wings 4-1 on Friday, giving coach Barry Trotz his 500th win with the team in the process. Gabriel Bourque and Francis Bouillon s...

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