Pekka Rinne will be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, becoming the third former Nashville Predators player to earn this honor, joining Mike Fisher and David Legwand. Rinne was instrumental in transforming the Predators into a playoff team, solidifying his legacy with notable achievements like a 2017 Stanley Cup Final appearance and winning the Vezina Trophy in 2018. He retired following the 2020-21 season, leaving behind franchise records in wins, games played, shutouts, and saves. Rinne's induction ceremony will take place in July this summer.

By the Numbers
  • 369 wins
  • 683 games played
  • 60 shutouts
  • 17,627 saves
State of Play
  • Former GM David Poile and announcer Terry Crisp are also in the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg are potential future inductees.
What's Next

Pekka Rinne's official induction will occur in July, celebrating his contributions and legacy. Predators fans can look forward to other potential inductees like Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg, who continue to pursue the franchise's first Stanley Cup.

Bottom Line

Pekka Rinne's induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame underscores his monumental impact on the Nashville Predators and the sport of hockey, setting high benchmarks for future generations.