Predators' Pekka Rinne: Making start in net Saturday

Rinne is starting between the pipes for Saturday's preseason matchup with Tampa Bay.

Analysis:

Following a 2014-15 campaign where Rinne went 41-17-6 with a sparkling 2.18 GAA and .923 save percentage, the netminder regressed slightly last season, seeing his win totals, GAA, and save percentage decline. He's still considered a top-20 goalie, but it remains to be seen if an elite or mediocre Rinne will show up during the 2016-17 season.