Monday afternoon notes: Is Pekka Pooped?

by Dirk Hoag on Nov 28, 2011 5:30 PM EST in Nashville Predators News

Pekka Rinne has played in all but one game for the Nashville Predators so far this season, and while nobody is complaining about his performance, one does have to wonder how long that can go on before the rigors of the game take their toll.

Our afternoon hockey notes begin with two articles examining just how much work Rinne is taking on, and the question of whether too much is being asked of him for the good of the team right now...

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Nashville Predators News

Pekka Rinne's Record-Setting Pace - The Copper & Blue
In his Preds/Oilers game preview, Derek Zona points out that between Nashville's Shots Against numbers and the fact that Pekka is starting just about every game, he could face one of the highest workloads of the last three decades.

Running Ragged: Is Rinne the New Kiprusoff? | The Predatorial
Do the Preds risk burning out their franchise goalie with this tremendous workload?

PuckTalk: Williams Cherry-Picks Facts, Ignores Aramark Contract | PuckScene.com
Patten takes NewsChannel 5's Phil Williams to task for casting himself as a truth-teller, but selectively picking & choosing which facts to build his stories upon for dramatic effect.

Smashville 24/7: Know the Enemy: Klein previews Western Canada swing
Kevin Klein is ready to "settle a score" with the Oilers after losing twice to them already this season.

Leadership is Lacking for Nashville Predators - The Hockey Writers
This writer puts the onus on The Big 3 to turn things around, but I'd point the figure just about everywhere else first.

Poile discusses Kirk Muller’s departure - Predators Insider
It doesn't sound like even Koach Kirk expected an NHL gig so soon.

Fenton talks Muller, Herbers - Predators Insider
...and Paul Fenton (GM of the Admirals along with being assistant GM of the Preds) expresses no hesitation about naming Ian Herbers as the permanent boss in Milwaukee.

Good night and good luck, Coach Muller | hockeygalmilwaukee
Bidding Koach Kirk a fond farewell.

U.S. Bank Arena Reviews, Cincinnati Cyclones | Stadium Journey
If you're thinking of making the drive up to Cincinnati to see the Preds' ECHL affiliate, this site has just posted a review of their arena.

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

Dale Hunter as Capitals coach and the demise of Bruce Boudreau - Puck Daddy
Greg Wyshynski examines Hunter's prospects for taking the Caps a step farther than Boudreau did.

Thank You Bruce " Teds Take
Man, once you read this, how could Washington have fired Bruce Boudreau?

The Hockey News: Proteau: Will the real Ovechkin return after Boudreau's firing?
All eyes will be on Alex Ovechkin over the next few weeks.

Canes Now - Can Muller make short-term impact on PP, Staal? | newsobserver.com blogs
And in Carolina, they're hoping the new coach can light a fire under their star, Eric Staal.

It’s time for Taylor Hall to add some nasty to his game | Edmonton Journal
He won't play tonight due to injury, but David Staples calls on the Oilers' young phenom to get a little chippy out there.

Stars starting goaltender Kari Lehtonen out at least three weeks - The Dallas Morning News
The surprising Dallas Stars lose their #1 goalie due to a strained groin.

Chris Pronger has mysterious knee virus, now out 4 weeks - Broad Street Hockey
If you think this is bad news for today, just remember that Philly has absorb Pronger's cap hit until the summer of 2017!

Picking up Blake Comeau is Planning for the Summer - Matchsticks and Gasoline
Is Calgary's waiver claim of the former Islander a step towards major change?

Red Light District: Who’s next on the firing line?
There are several other coaches out there at risk of unemployment, too.

Sortable Coaches - Jewels From The Crown
Wow, Barry Trotz has the chance to climb into some lofty territory over the next few seasons.

Which teams exhibit numerical warning signs 1/4 way through the season? - Backhand Shelf
Cam's not wild about Minnesota.

The Hockey News: Rumor Roundup: Rumor Roundup: Is 'Iggy' on the move?
Lyle walks through some of the complicating factors of a possible Jarome Iginla trade.

HBO’s 12 Minute "24/7: Road to the Winter Classic" Teaser - Backhand Shelf
Whet your appetite for more HBO-created hockey goodness.

Brophy on Leafs: Leafs goaltending options - sportsnet.ca
Couldn't they just go with a shooter tutor?

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I wonder how long it will be until...

we start to see “Puck Fhil Williams” shirts in Nashville?

by Predmonton on Nov 28, 2011 5:43 PM EST reply actions

he would probably have to investigate why people are wearing those shirts

60% of the time it works every time

by Creeping Death on Nov 28, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions

He would probably pay someone to wear it

Then he could claim that preds fans were being paid to sully his name.

Keys to the game: GA<GF

by flyalder on Nov 28, 2011 6:22 PM EST up reply actions

True, but he probably wouldn’t investigate let alone even notice the shirts because he see only what he wants to see. He kind of reminds me of Kayne West in the South Park fish stick episode.

by Predmonton on Nov 28, 2011 6:25 PM EST up reply actions

It’s not the games played that will wear Rinne down so much as it is the amount of SOG’s he faces every night. As I know in my own life playing the position, it helps immensely when you can lean back once in awhile and watch the other teams goalie get peppered with shots instead of yourself.

Defense keeps you in games........offense wins them!

by Grizzledbear on Nov 28, 2011 6:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions

This, this, this, and more this.

Hands go uuppp..... AND THEY STAY THERE!
-nashvillepredators-

by davisca on Nov 28, 2011 8:02 PM EST up reply actions

a part of me thinks williams needs to be ignored

everytime he posts something about the preds 1 or more preds bloggers writes a rebuttal. To me he is starting to resemble a child wanting attention. If you see a child throwing a tantrum for something the last thing you do is give in.

Keys to the game: GA<GF

by flyalder on Nov 28, 2011 6:27 PM EST reply actions

lets send McGrattan to investigate Phil Williams. Release the McGrattan!

60% of the time it works every time

by Creeping Death on Nov 28, 2011 6:29 PM EST up reply actions

Hahaha….BIg Ern is live and on the scene :)

by Predmonton on Nov 28, 2011 6:32 PM EST up reply actions

the 5 second report on 50 punches

^the title of his news series.

Keys to the game: GA<GF

by flyalder on Nov 28, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions

it would be his most accurate report to date

60% of the time it works every time

by Creeping Death on Nov 28, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions

Are you saying McGrattan delivers hard hitting reports?

by Predmonton on Nov 28, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions

Yep, but a child does not report to Tennessean homes every night. Just makes the organization look bad to the average joe, regardless of whether it is true or not. My only hope is that one day he slips up and is sued for slander.

by Predmonton on Nov 28, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions

the average joe

The people who actually value his reports aren’t going to see the rebuttal of the preds bloggers anyway, and 1 bad report to the ignorant few is better than 3 or more.

Keys to the game: GA<GF

by flyalder on Nov 28, 2011 6:45 PM EST up reply actions

Sad, but true.

by Predmonton on Nov 28, 2011 6:50 PM EST up reply actions

Pekka in a knot.....

is playing like the rest of the team of late, squeezing to hard…..

by jeffery101y on Nov 28, 2011 6:36 PM EST reply actions

Not that it means anything, but...

@TheGoalieGuild The Goalie Guild
Just got one of those tingly goalie sensations down my spine. Thinking Lindback will get the start for Nashville tonight. #TrustYerGut
1 hour ago

R.I.P. Belak, Rypien, Boogaard, Lokomotiv.
Part Predator, part Lightning.
"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." - Albert Einstein

by CAustin on Nov 28, 2011 7:01 PM EST reply actions

he's a jedi

he is feeling the death of all the skittles that will be a part of Lindback’s celebration tonight.

Keys to the game: GA<GF

by flyalder on Nov 28, 2011 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I scared the cat laughing at that. :D

I wonder if he’d get that joke if someone tweeted it to him. :)

R.I.P. Belak, Rypien, Boogaard, Lokomotiv.
Part Predator, part Lightning.
"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." - Albert Einstein

by CAustin on Nov 28, 2011 7:16 PM EST up reply actions

@FakeLindback Fake Anders Lindback
Mr Coach Barry, am I playing tonight? Need to know if it’s a gummy bears or Skittles night
32 minutes ago

R.I.P. Belak, Rypien, Boogaard, Lokomotiv.
Part Predator, part Lightning.
"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." - Albert Einstein

by CAustin on Nov 28, 2011 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Hahahaha, wonderful!!!

Hands go uuppp..... AND THEY STAY THERE!
-nashvillepredators-

by davisca on Nov 28, 2011 8:05 PM EST up reply actions

puck fhil williams

Everyone notice when he interviews someone for his so called investigation he always interviews someone that spoke out that was against the lease or deal the Preds got.

by Preds74 on Nov 28, 2011 9:57 PM EST reply actions