Tribute Henrik Lundqvist Retires

[Kodiak]

1988-2004- The Brian Leetch Era
2005-2020- The Henrik Lundqvist Era

My two favorite players of all time

Obviously, no one is shocked by the announcement given everything that has happened over the last year, but, man, it does not make it easier to take.

Congrats to the King on a phenomenal career.

 

[tomobson]

Hopefully they bring him back as a conditioning coach for the goalies. He had so little injuries for the type of career he's had.

 

[haohmaru]

 

[NYRFANMANI]

One of the greatest Rangers ever and we got to witness him.

I'm very happy and lucky to have watched him. Certainly made the 1AM game starts worth it.
The aspect of hockey that fascinates me most is goaltending and Hank made NYR fandom an awesome/sufferable experience. He gave us dozens of all time saves!
Most memorable to me the Montreal one, also that crazy Columbus game, where he had like three-four insane desperation stops.

I also watched one of his greatest games, I'd argue most NA fans don't pay much attention to. It certainly feels underrated to me around here.
The 2006 Olympics finals. Go watch the last 5 minutes.

Everything else has been said.

Thank you Henrik and long live the King!

 

[Moridin]

I dunno if you saw his quote in a swedish interview today.

" Jag hade svårt att se mig själv spela någon annanstans. Det är lite lustigt, i slutändan sa hjärtat stopp för att spela någon annanstans… "

translates to

"I had a hard time seeing my play somewhere else. It is a little bit funny, that in the end, my heart stopped me from playing somewhere else..."

Då visste Lundqvist att karriären var över: ”Som att köra på motorvägen med handbromsen i”

 

[haohmaru]

I dunno if you saw his quote in a swedish interview today.

" Jag hade svårt att se mig själv spela någon annanstans. Det är lite lustigt, i slutändan sa hjärtat stopp för att spela någon annanstans… "

translates to

"I had a hard time seeing my play somewhere else. It is a little bit funny, that in the end, my heart stopped me from playing somewhere else..."

Då visste Lundqvist att karriären var över: ”Som att köra på motorvägen med handbromsen i”

That's fantastic. Nice pickup.

 

[GoAwayGiannone]

One of the only two times I think I might shed tears for sports. The night I go to his jersey retirement, and the night they honor Sam when he retires.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

His contract expired. I don't think he retired as anyone.

Yup. He retired a free agent.

 

[17futurecap]

This will probably be the last major number retirement ceremony for many years, should be a special night.

Congrats to Hank on a wonderful career.

 

[Machinehead]

Give him whatever bullshit job title he needs to get a ring when we win the Cup

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Best goalie I will ever see play in my lifetime. So glad I got to see him live 100s of times over his career.

True definition of a legend.

 

[Rempe73]

Long live the King. Love you Hank. This sucks.

 

[Rempe73]

GM by 2027 please.

How about 2022?

 

[CommaSynapse]

Definitely one of my favorites to play the game, and I'm sure that's the same for a lot of us here. Incredibly intense player, but a great human being as well. As much as I love Shesty, I'll always miss not seeing Hank in net.

Enjoy retirement!

 

[SRHRangers]

This man brought class and respect back to this organization.

Happy retirement to The King.

Next stop, retire that jersey.

Then to the HOF.

 

[Tob]

How about 2022?

@EdJovanovski console each other. I have to haggle on a new internet plan.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Give him whatever bullshit job title he needs to get a ring when we win the Cup

Give him the same job as Nash in Columbus. Assistant to the General Manager.

 

[Zibanejbread]

Thank you for the memories Hank... hope I get a chance to be there on jersey retirement night

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

He’s was ok, was no Ed Mio

 

[BRobMint]

Hockey just got less handsome today

 

[Doctyl]

He’s was ok, was no Ed Mio

hang yourself

 

[Ola]

Give him whatever bullshit job title he needs to get a ring when we win the Cup

I wonder if he is well suited for management and/or coaching?

By the sound of it, he is open for considering different positions. Doesn’t mean he would be good at them, it’s hard to tell.

 

[bmoak]

Might be the best player ever to never hoist a cup and an all-time great Ranger.

PS Does his retirement remove his cap buyout hit?

 

[Shadowtron]

Class act. Loved his battle level. For sure my favorite Ranger for quite some time. The Rangers won’t see a guy like this between the pipes for a long time. Enjoy that retirement, Hank. Well earned.

 

[KevinFinnerty]

That would be Ovechkin and Bondra

Henke!! We love you and you were a hell of a leader in that locker room, always took losses personally and were always honest in your postgame assessments of your game. I was always impressed with your performance (GSP voice)

Greatest Capital to ever play the game.

Hank, it was a pleasure, thank you for all the memories!