seagoal Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) A lot of you on here know that over the past 10 years or so one of my favorite goalies in the NHL was Pekka Rinne. Maybe you noticed my avatar on here too.... Anyway, I saw on here this morning that he retired. Sad news, but also happy news. By all accounts Rinne was a top notch human being and a damned good goaltender to boot. Not always on the best teams in Nashville over the years, but he was always solid, as his career numbers show. Peks didn't always have the best, most inspiring gear, but he did have a couple of spectacular sets (see picture bomb below). What I did love about Rinne the most, and what probably drew me to him a decade or so ago, were his masks. Not a huge fan of DaveArt overall but Rinne's mask were always among my favorites and the mask in my avatar on here is my single favorite mask of all time...so much so that it has inspired my next mask paintjob (more on that later in another thread on here). Anyway, here are the news items from today on Rinne, some of his gear and of course his masks over the years. Enjoy and please salute Peks with your beers today. Cheers to #35. Pekka Rinne #35 Born 1982 in Kempele, Finland. 6 foot 5, 217 pounds. Drafted 2004 NSH, 8th rd, 31st pk (258th overall) Career Stats All time leader in games, starts, wins, and shutouts for a Finnish goalie and all time is 19th in wins and shutouts for all NHL goalies. GAA is 4th among NHL goalies with 350 games, behind Hasek, Brodeur, and Plante, and he among 12 goalies all time with 350 wins and 60 shutouts, of those 8 are in the Hall of Fame. Vezina winner in 2018 Today's media Predators website https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predators-goaltender-pekka-rinne-announces-retirement-from-nhl/c-325639954 NHL.com https://www.nhl.com/news/pekka-rinne-retires/c-325640590 Thank you letter from Rinne, himself (no, I did NOT cry reading this, stop it) https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/pekka-rinne-nhl-hockey-nashville-predators-retirement-annoucement Some of his gear over the years His best set ever And of course, some of his awesome monster masks. For my money, taken busy DaveArt masks as a given, Rinne did it the absolute best. And my favorite mask of all time. Couple slightly different variations, but this version of his monster mask was so good. Happy Retirement Peks. Edited July 13, 2021 by seagoal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Pff, doesn't even post the video of him scoring. What type of fanboy are you? (i kid ) 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: Pff, doesn't even post the video of him scoring. What type of fanboy are you? (i kid ) Coop. Best. Wing. Man. Ever. Thanks pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, seagoal said: Coop. Best. Wing. Man. Ever. Thanks pal Anytime. I've always loved Rinne as a goalie so seeing him score that goal is still one of my favourite highlights of his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 Just now, coopaloop1234 said: Anytime. I've always loved Rinne as a goalie so seeing him score that goal is still one of my favourite highlights of his. Yeah, I was watching that game live too. I popped pretty hard for that. I love that his last game at home was a shutout in front of his new baby and his fiance. He mentioned that in his letter. Pretty sweet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, seagoal said: Yeah, I was watching that game live too. I popped pretty hard for that. I love that his last game at home was a shutout in front of his new baby and his fiance. He mentioned that in his letter. Pretty sweet. Probably the best way to go out honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Boiss Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Sad to see him go. Excited to see lots of Saros highlight packs over the next few years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 Just now, CJ Boiss said: Sad to see him go. Excited to see lots of Saros highlight packs over the next few years. Yes, for sure. Saros is a favorite of mine too. It's so fun to see a small goalie playing so well in the NHL. His style is crazy explosive and agile and he among the quicker, most flexible, and most nimble goalies in the show, I'd say. I love the photos of him next to Rinne. Their size difference is so dramatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 The Hockey Guy is on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 15 years at the top of his game is a great career for ANY pro goalie. Congrats, Pekka, on a GREAT career! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) Pekka Rinne retired? Edited July 15, 2021 by MTH 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 So Pekka retires. Will Sarro take the number 1 spot? Will Kasimir come back eventually? Who is left to fill in #2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, RichMan said: So Pekka retires. Will Sarro take the number 1 spot? Will Kasimir come back eventually? Who is left to fill in #2? Saros, for sure is #1 and after him they should just sign Bones and get it over with. You know him? By far my favorite goalie Youtuber, other than Future Pro Goaltending, of course. Kasimir is solid too. Oh hey look at this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 1 minute ago, seagoal said: Saros, for sure is #1 and after him they should just sign Bones and get it over with. You know him? By far my favorite goalie Youtuber, other than Future Pro Goaltending, of course. Kasimir is solid too. Oh hey look at this Saw it. Bonesy would have to start in their East Coast affiliate first to see how he can handle himself I'm guessing. As for Kas, he took a career decision for himself and his family. Signed in the SHL. Don't know if it's 1 or 2 seasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, seagoal said: Saros, for sure is #1 and after him they should just sign Bones and get it over with. You know him? By far my favorite goalie Youtuber, other than Future Pro Goaltending, of course. What, you don't love the title bait videos of little substance from Trav4Oilers? I still remember when he made save compilation videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, RichMan said: Saw it. Bonesy would have to start in their East Coast affiliate first to see how he can handle himself I'm guessing. As for Kas, he took a career decision for himself and his family. Signed in the SHL. Don't know if it's 1 or 2 seasons. Ah, news to me. I saw he was dressed for Rinne's last game, for some reason Saros was not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawtendy48 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Peks pissed me off as a ducks fan but he gained my respect, always had the best masks and was a great tendy and a better person. Congrats to him for an amazing career 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scythe Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 12 hours ago, seagoal said: Saros, for sure is #1 and after him they should just sign Bones and get it over with. You know him? By far my favorite goalie Youtuber, other than Future Pro Goaltending, of course. Kasimir is solid too. Oh hey look at this Pretty sure Kaz is playing in Sweden now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 13 hours ago, seagoal said: Saros, for sure is #1 and after him they should just sign Bones and get it over with. You know him? By far my favorite goalie Youtuber, other than Future Pro Goaltending, of course. Kasimir is solid too. Oh hey look at this Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 Nice ending chapter to this story and this gentleman's career https://www.nhl.com/news/pekka-rinne-no-35-jersey-to-be-retired-by-nashville/c-327534796 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 13 hours ago, seagoal said: Nice ending chapter to this story and this gentleman's career https://www.nhl.com/news/pekka-rinne-no-35-jersey-to-be-retired-by-nashville/c-327534796 Couldn't go to a more deserving goalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 #35 to the rafter in Nashville this Thursday https://www.nhl.com/news/predators-to-retire-pekka-rinnes-no-35/c-331103380 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilyazhito Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Congratulations Pekka! You will be missed. I loved seeing Pekka's active hands saves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 50 minutes ago, ilyazhito said: Congratulations Pekka! You will be missed. I loved seeing Pekka's active hands saves. Me too. He said in an interview he started that by watching baseball catchers. He started by trying to make glove saves on typical belly save shots. One of the best gloves in the game for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilyazhito Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 That's an interesting technique. Not one that goalie coaches recommend, but fun to watch for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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