Pekka Rinne is back with the Nashville Predators.

The team hired the franchise legend as a European development coach and scout Monday.

Rinne spent his entire 15-season NHL career with the Predators. He captured the Vezina Trophy in 2018 and holds every major franchise mark among goaltenders with Nashville. He retired in July 2021.

The 40-year-old will work alongside Predators goaltending coach Ben Vanderklok to oversee goaltenders in the organization, including prospects overseas. He'll also scout European-based goalies for the franchise. Rinne will be based in Finland but will travel to Nashville and Milwaukee to attend team camps.

Nashville retired his No. 35 in February 2022, making him the first player in Predators history to receive the honor. The team unveiled his statue at Bridgestone Arena in March.

Rinne was Finland's goaltending coach at the 2023 world junior, and he was a special alumni advisor with the Predators last season.

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