PEKKA RINNE
#35 - G
Status Unrestricted Free Agent (Group III)
Ht/Wt 6’5’’, 217 lbs
Catches L
Experience 15 years
Debut Dec 15, 2005
Born Nov 3, 1982 (41 yrs) Kempele, Finland
Drafted Drafted by Nashville in 2004 (8/258).
Drafted from Karpat Oulu (Fin)
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2021-07-13 Announced his retirement.
2020-02-27 Missed 1 game (illness).
2020-02-25 Illness, day-to-day.
2018-11-03 Signed by the Nashville Predators to a two-year contract extension.
2018-10-31 Missed 5 games (undisclosed).
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NHL Vezina Trophy Goaltender of the Year 2017-18
NHL King Clancy Memorial Trophy Humanitarian of the Year 2020-21
NHL First All-Star Team First All-Star Team 2017-18
NHL Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team 2010-11
NHL Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game 2015-16, 2014-15 (injured)