Goaltender Pekka Rinne announced his retirement from the NHL Tuesday after 15 seasons, all with the Nashville Predators. This will have GM David Poile turn his full attention to RFA net minder Juuse Saros.
It’s now one of the most important moves this offseason for the Predators. Should they go short-term or get him signed on a max 8 year term? Looking at Saros numbers, the answer seems pretty clear.
Pekka Rinne reties; it’s Juuse Saros team now
Rinne announced his retirement in an essay in The Players’ Tribune, saying it’s time to shift his attention to his family.