Tuesday afternoon notes: Ruminating over Rinne
by Dirk Hoag on Nov 15, 2011 5:21 PM EST
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Sometimes you have an event in the hockey world which can impact a wide range of future developments, and such is the case with the 7-year, $49 million contract between Pekka Rinne and the Nashville Predators. Even though it was signed almost two weeks ago, the ramifications of that move are still being pondered, and by chance 3 different sites offer thoughts on that subject today.
Follow on for some deep thoughts on that front, along with a long list of other hockey notes this afternoon!
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Nashville Predators News
Speculation From Rinne’s Contract | Hockey Independent
David's scratching his head a bit over the long-term roster situation. I'll admit I am, too.
NHL and Media: Pekka Rinne, Overpaid and Underrated - Too Many Men On The Site
Another look at league-wide reaction to the Rinne contract.
Driving Play: Can Rinne Earn All That Money?
I love this one - an examination of just how much performance it would take for $7M to pay off. Expecting that level of production for 7 years is... well... wildly optimistic. One factor to keep in mind, however, is the salary environment looking forward, which may be due for an upswing.
Smashville 24/7: Audio: Barry Trotz speaks after morning skate
Listen in as Coach talks about tonight's game.
Smashville 24/7: Know the Enemy: Bouillon previews Washington
...as does The Cube.
Paul McCann - Game Night - The "Throw the Bums Out" Edition
Paul looks ahead to tonight's game, and tomorrow's SlapShot Radio show.
Vokoun welcomes smaller burden - Predators Insider
This season looks far different for Tomas Vokoun than his previous ones in Florida.
Coach Muller grades his team - JSOnline
Koach Kirk seems mildly encouraged by what he's seeing in Milwaukee.
Ryan Ellis Two Week Time Lapse Mustache - Milwaukee Admirals
OK, the music is totally creepy, but you can see how Ryan Ellis and the other Admirals are doing at growing their Movember mustaches.
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Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey
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Down Goes Brown: Things overheard at the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony
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Joel Ward never gives up, and Washington Capitals benefit - The Washington Post
Washington fans are starting to learn of the awesomeness that is Joel Ward.
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Ryan profiles the banger who came to Washington via trade from Chicago.
GMs discuss protecting goalies, avoiding collisions - NHL.com
Dan Rosen fills us in on the GM meetings in Toronto.
Hockey Hugs: Sweet Stamkos, leaping Kessel returns, Jovo no robo - Puck Daddy
Awwww...
Lidstrom, Jagr and Selanne Continue To Defy Age - The Hockey Writers
All three will get to the Hall of Fame... if they ever choose to retire.
Now Available: Free 7-Day Trial - The Goalie Guild
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Attacking Ken Campbell's Anti-Leafs Nonsense - Pension Plan Puppets
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Hitch's offensive philosophy changed with times - NHL.com
Does Ken Hitchcock have a winning formula for St.Louis?
When Contact From Behind Looks Worse Than a Player’s Intent - Backhand Shelf
This is always a dicey subject...
Expected Shots-For and Shots-Against at Different Zone Starts - Arctic Ice Hockey
A good technical discussion on how to measure the impact of Zone Starts on the flow of shots in a game.
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Hee hee hee...
Seriously, WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?
I’m going to venture a guess: "Hey, this Rinne guy? He’s pretty good! As a matter of fact, he’s been good for a while! Maybe we should keep him around!"
That was a fun little article. Now go sign Suter and Weber.
R.I.P. Belak, Rypien, Boogaard, Lokomotiv.
Part Predator, part Lightning.
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.
Also, this:
A team can definitely ride a mediocre goalie with a hot-enough hand–provided he is fronted by a stacked team–all the way to hockey’s Holy Grail.
(See: Chicago)
Hands go uuppp..... AND THEY STAY THERE!
-nashvillepredators-
Yeah, but, like that guy said. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can also ride an elite goalie.
Of course, signing Pekka’s only part of the answer. A lot more has to be done to get this team where we want it to be. So, now we wait.
R.I.P. Belak, Rypien, Boogaard, Lokomotiv.
Part Predator, part Lightning.
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.
Wow what an article about Ward
Such a great hockey player and person. He defied all odds and look where he is today. I wish him the best of luck in Washington, and I wouldn’t be too upset if he scores against us tonight…
H HoF
Sundin, Shanahan, Sakic, & Bure should be the next 4 in, imho.
grumpy insurance adjuster. hockey connoisseur. t-shirt addict. nerd.
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