Rinne was Hall of Fame person as well as goalie, Vanderklok says

Nov 3, 2026, 9:00 PM ET|Comments (0)

from NHL.com,

Ben Vanderklok first began working with Pekka Rinne in 2014, when he was hired to be the Nashville Predators goaltending coach. Rinne already was Nashville's long-established No. 1 goalie. One year apart in age, with Vanderklok approaching his 33rd birthday and Rinne his 32nd, a relationship was formed a dozen years ago that continues today. They worked together as goalie and goalie coach until Rinne's retirement following the 2020-21 season. Now they work together in the Predators' goaltending department, with Vanderklok still the goaltending coach and Rinne the club's European development coach and scout. They have become great friends and rely on each other's friendship and insight almost daily. As such, who better than Vanderklok, who will be on hand for Rinne's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, to give NHL.com readers an inside peek behind the …

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