May 10, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) waives to the crowd after a shutout win in what could be his final start as a member of the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Every professional athlete comes to the end of the line. Sometimes, they are forced out before their time due to injury. Sometimes, they make the choice on their own. After 15 years, Pekka Rinne is putting away his pads and saying goodbye to the Nashville Predators, on his terms.
Pekka Rinne says goodbye
“But today … today is the end.