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In a game of constant motion, Barry Trotz prefers to see one player comparatively still.
When Pekka Rinne is on, there is no wasted motion. He seems undisturbed, virtually stationary, until the moment of truth.
“There’s really no movement,” Trotz said. “He’s just tracking.”
In times like these, Rinne seems almost cyborg-like. While his body seems at rest, his eyes pick up everything on the ice while his brain removes all clutter, leaving him to focus on the puck and opposing players that pose a threat.
Rinne calls it “being comfortable.” And entering the Western Conference semifinal series against Phoenix, Rinne has found an uncommon comfort level that gives the Predators a legitimate shot at making a deep playoff run.
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