How about we go with the goalie that could’ve won the Calder Trophy last year? I can’t believe the Preds are prepared to shake Rinne’s confidence by questioning his starting position before the season has begun.

Even if he did have a bad preseason and starts off the year a bit slow, Rinne (and the team, by extension) will benefit in the long run by putting faith in their number one goalie. Moves like this can seriously stunt a player’s development and, aside from a small short term gain, have no benefit to anyone.

If the Preds management is this fickle, it shouldn’t be any wonder why we can’t find a consistent starting goalie. Same goes for the offensive talent as well, since young players are yanked after one or two poor performances.

but after that, Pekka until proven otherwise.

because it could all be circumstantial. The sample size isn’t that great. I think the bigger message is to Pekka, who by all rights, has earned the job.

If Rinne isn’t given the clear cut #1 job, whoever made that decision should be fired. That guy is an absolute stud. As a goaltender, it fascinates me how little coaches, even NHL level, understand goaltending.

If Rinne doesn’t lose it between the ears, he has the ability to be an all-star every year, and as a Blues fan I would give my left nut for a goalie of his caliber.