The Career of Now Retired Henrik Lundqvist

We knew this was coming, but it's still tough to see him leave the game without a Cup ring.
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[@1162labring]

Not a bad career for a 205th draft pick, loved watching him play.

[@bowmen82]

Stats don't represent how putrid our defense was for years, yet Hank dragged the team to the playoffs year after year.

[@trvman1]

Can you imagine what his record would have been if he had played for a DECENT team most of those years. I feel sorry for really good hockey players who are stuck with lousy teams year after year. However, most of those players bring it on themselves because they sign long term contracts for the $$$$$.

[@Jop3lius]

@@trvman1 Goaltending dont work like that, Rangers had pretty boring playing style what came to defense, letting shots from 'easy angles' and playing mid ice trap. Imo he is a goalie who needed action to thrive, the more shots the better he got.

[@paulmckinney8141]

So true. The team was awful in his early years and when they started making the playoffs and doing well, he was easily the primary reason why. The high quality scoring chances against him were far above league norms. No Cup? Hard to win one without multiple stars. Hank had a year with Jagr at the beginning and a year and a half at most with Panarin at the end. The guy should be a first ballot hall of famer.

[@seanbanayan8508]

If Hank were not so greedy, the Rangers could have had the extra cap space to give him the proper supporting cast, and possibly a Cup. There is no “I” in team.

[@Jop3lius]

@@seanbanayan8508 Yes, when you look back at that season, his signing was a killing blow for acquiring scoring depth they where desperately missing. The deal was almost 50% higher than second highest paid goalie in the league at thr time being Rask at 6million/ a year. Rask at the time was arguably the better goalie of the two.

[@rustedbiscuits874]

In my book, Henrik is one of the greatest NHL players to never win a cup. The amount of games he played, with not a CRAZY good team his entire career, and to still have those stats. Guy is a legend

[@csanadhorvath]

yep. right there, up with Smyth, Iginla, Sundin, Thornton, Marleau, the Sedin twins, Luongo, Alfredsson and Karlsson.

[@dsaasds6112]

@@csanadhorvath Soon to be McDavid and Matthews on those lists and almost Ovi that would of been tragic..

[@EmilySaxton]

As a Devils fan, I never wanted the Rangers to win the cup… but I wanted Hank to win one

[@tim_nj_devil176]

second

[@Angel-bo7mh]

Amen brother

[@ericsilsby9364]

Just not with the rags.

[@hockeyfan6114]

Meto

[@pheuphoric37]

From a Rangers fan, this is ultimate respect. No love lost 😉 but I love to see it

[@Moda-pf8wt]

I wish he got a Cup... This guy was unbelievable for a goalie. I wish him the best.

[@deanmarr785]

He got outplayed by a better goalie.

[@Vaxilion]

The Kings are my favorite team, and I would've been a-okay with NYR winning the cup in 2014 JUST so that Hank could've gotten one cup. It was a very bittersweet victory for me because I knew that was likely his last chance at one.

[@Moda-pf8wt]

@@deanmarr785 Quick wasn't a better goalie than Lundqvist. The Kings had a much better team than the Rangers.

[@Vaxilion]

@@Moda-pf8wt yeah quick played well but not like how he did in 2012

[@duwop4677]

@@deanmarr785 not really, the kings were a much better team. if you switch quick and lunqvist you're singing the same tune.

[@Mike-ge7pe]

As a Devils fan and Ranger hater, Lundquist is a Hall of Famer in my eyes. He’s that player you hate seeing on the other team because you respect his game and how he goes about his business

[@csanadhorvath]

of course he is. one of the best players ever not to win a cup :((

[@RushAnthem69]

He can get into the hall of fame after Mike Vernon and Chris Osgood

[@Mega-rw8mt]

@@RushAnthem69 Osgood had 5 seasons with a sv% below .900, Lundqvist had 0. hell, he only had 2 below .910, Osgood was behind the greatest dynasty in the last 30 years for all but 3 seasons of his career, Lundqvist was on a team with.... Zuccarello and.... yeah i honestly don't remember. Detroit had: Nicklas Lidström, steve yzermann, igor larianov, Pavel Datsyuk and... idk man i can't remember 10000 russian names. i didn't even know who Osgood was until a month ago because i was born in 2009, the only reason im even intrested in hockey rn is because of Lundqvist and other absurdly good goalies that i saw watching goalie montages because Lundqvist made me realise how special goalies are, if i was a fan of any NHL team it would be the rangers simply because they had king Henrik and yet i can't name any of the teammates he had because none of them were worth remembering, none of them stood out to me

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

This man gave the Rangers everything he had for 15 years and they still couldn't win a cup for him. Absolutely wonderful player to watch growing up, some of the most legendary saves ever. No doubt in my mind he's a HOF contender, enjoy retirement Henrik💙💛

[@Dane233]

He's the best Rangers goalie, and Mike Richter is in the hof, Hank is 6 all time in wins

[@ShinyMew76]

@@Dane233 And mike richter is my favorite goalie of all time

[@leafsfanforever2896]

The Hall of Fame is not kind to goaltenders, so could be a curse

[@HarrisonHollers]

1st ballot HOF

[@allsystemsgo8678]

They couldn't win a cup for many, many players.

[@EverythingTravelwithJohn]

Clicked immediately for my favorite player ever. A shame. Number retirement incoming for the Rangers.

[@Phished123]

yeah I cant imagine them not retiring his number, and him not being an easy first ballot HOFer.

[@saturnotaku]

@@Phished123 I have a hard time putting him on the first ballot without a Stanley Cup. It could certainly happen, but don't be disappointed if it doesn't.

[@Phished123]

​@@saturnotaku I think hes the one easy clear exception, personally, but i get your point.

[@Mike_Poppe]

Favorite athlete of all time, probably my most beloved person I’ve never met. I last saw him on the ice in December of 2019 against the leafs. He was the foundation of my falling in love with hockey and instrumental in some of the happiest moments of growing up. Thank you to the king!!!💙❤️💙❤️

[@phlorzum2927]

As a devils fan he will forever be remembered as the queen to us, but I really can't deny how good of a person this man is. When the Paramus bus crash happened he visited my rangers fan friend and gave him a stick in the hospital. A great player and an even better man.

[@chemicalimbalance7030]

Did he win that game against the Leaks? I only ask cuz I’m a leafs fan so I’m curious.

[@matthewalfier8752]

Couldn’t have said it better myself

[@Mike_Poppe]

@@chemicalimbalance7030 unfortunately not, it was tied 3-3 going to the 3rd. Final was 6-3. I learned to respect Marner that day.

[@edalder2000]

Class player, much better human. Open heart surgery usually happens in your sixties. At age 40, Henrik is young and in elite shape as a NHL Goalie. The surgery was going to happen at some point. It was a certainty. Henrik should be able to live a normal life as he sees fit. That is the most important thing. Be well King. He can have a job with The Rangers. He will always seen as a native son at MSG.

[@Kinvarus1]

There will only ever be one King of New York and his name is Henrik Lundqvist.

[@kchamot]

I don't think I would have believed anyone 15 years ago who said Luongo, Miller, and Lundqvist would all retire without a cup. Crazy that Price may end up in that group as well.

[@DucksUpDogsDownCatsSlide]

Sad but true.

[@matthewdaley746]

Carey Price will only win a Cup if the Canadiens eat his salary, and, trade him to a better team, but, that will never happen, last season was truly his last shot.

[@matthewdaley746]

@@DucksUpDogsDownCatsSlide Also, goes to prove that winning a Cup is no indicator of skill, Grant Fuhr won five Cups just by showing up. Tom Barrasso won two Cups by showing up, and, would, probably, be in the HOF if the Penguins hadn't collapsed in 1993. Meanwhile, Mike Vernon won two Cups, a Conn Smythe Trophy, and, had his number retired, yet, somehow, isn't in the HOF, terrible.

[@patward8542]

It’s a shame he never won a cup. He had a great career. Good luck with retirement!

[@leafsfanforever2896]

You forgot to mention that in 2011-12, Lundqvist finished 3rd in Hart voting

[@chucknorris477]

Video idea: instances where “chasing a cup” worked. (E.g., Ray Bourque)

[@phoodiegames]

Add Kimmo Timonen to that list. Won it with the Blackhawks in 2015 following 15 seasons with the Predators & Flyers

[@WarioSaysSo]

Henrik Lundqvist won evreything but a Stanley Cup, and he truly deserved it. - IIHF World championship gold medalist: 2017 + 2 Silver 2003 & 2004 - Olympic gold medalist: 2006 + Silver 2014 - Swedish League champion: 2003 & 2005. - Vezina Trophy 2012 - NHL First All-Star Team 2012 - NHL Second All-Star Team 2013 - 5-time NHL All-Star Games 2009, 2011, 2012, 2018, 2019 - 9-time New York Rangers' MVP 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018

[@smithryansmith]

Theres your video idea: best goalies who never won a cup: Luongo, Joseph, etc.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

Kolzig

[@nathanielduncan4692]

Price may be on that list shortly.

[@smithryansmith]

@@nathanielduncan4692 true, but id limit it to retired goalies.

[@nathanielduncan4692]

@@smithryansmith alright then.

[@m00rtin4]

Rinne

[@swedreamhack5308]

I got a lot of great memories from the time back in Gothenburg and during Frolundas juniors program that makes him very special to me. He's the greatest player to ever wear the Frolunda Indians jersey and the greatest Swedish goalie of all-time. Him retiring is sort of the end of an era for me. He's an obvious HoFer, probably first ballet.

[@skeppartorsk]

I never understood him going as late as he did in the draft based on how amazing his play was in Frölunda. The fact that New York only drafted him at all because they ran out of players on their draft list and one scout was like "What about this guy?". Makes it even more insane.

[@ZyXxOmAn]

Funny that both the Lundqvist twins are the greatest Frölunda players ever

[@swedreamhack5308]

@@skeppartorsk I think a lot of it has to do with timing and exposure. It's very different to those who see the player every day, in practice etc compared to scouts who's seen a handful of games, listen to trainer's opinions while reading a stats sheet. Sweden went with Fransson and Asplund for the world juniors and that could play a part in it. He was Frolunda's 4th and 5th SHL option in 99/00 (not even a guaranteed backup if Jablonski or Brunetta would get injured at the same time), which I think made him appear very far down in the system. We also had several promising goaltenders that year, Liv, Tellquist, Ersberg to name a few that was arguably on the same level. So I guess for the people watching from a distance he could have looked like a reach when looking globally for a goalie. Imo, he wasn't playing his best hockey until late in 01/02 and that's 2 years past his draft year. NYR was very lucky.

[@swedreamhack5308]

@@ZyXxOmAn They have personalities people respect a lot for sure and they're so genuinely dedicated to the fans and the sport. My nieces have been to their off-season camps several times. They take their time, looking into your individual game on what areas to improve and you get back way beyond what you paid for.

[@teethelowlife5879]

Yepp he came up with frolunda when I was old enough to understand hockey and I loved him and his brother. Those were the days. Sad to see frolunda on its way down now tho. Long live the king!

[@etmr]

Great career for a gentleman! Happy retirement to Hank!

[@zwfan1983]

i'll never forget his rookie year. my friend was a life long Rangers fan, and said he looked like the best Ranger goalie ever. He was right on the money.

[@matthewalfier8752]

He’s the reason I’m into hockey and the reason I’m watching this channel. Really helped grow the game. Legend. Love live the King!

[@BandW1897]

I am from Finland, but he still is my favourite goalie from NHL for last fifteen years. King Henrik!

[@Kdawg1287]

Him winning the gold medal 🥇 in the Olympics in what was essentially World Cup level of play should not be forgotten. Glad you mentioned it. His international record is really stellar. Just a cup short of the triple gold club. So in all avenues he was a damn solid goalie in the history of hockey.

[@petrograd4068]

Aside from his ice hockey gold medals, he also got a World Championship gold medal in inline hockey.

[@jingleoctopus4160]

A shame he never got a cup

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

"Another goalie that deserved a cup for 500 Alex"

[@crw232]

Marty's Better....

[@schampookungen2201]

@@crw232 lol no

[@BEAKER6868]

man. 3 goalies deserving of a cup have retired. Lundqvist, Rinne, and Ryan Miller. the creases will look quite different.

[@byst33]

King Henrik is one of those guys that transcends the sport. So sad that he never got the cup!

[@sergeant_salty]

Bless this guy. What a career. will ALWAYS bug me that he didn't get a cup. i hope he sticks around the game somehow so we still get to see him sometimes. long live the King!!!👑🔴⚪🔵

[@dangc8315]

one of, if not the best goalie to never win the cup. I loved the guy. I would murder for the flyers to have someone of his caliber hats off the the Rangers. I have been watching hockey since 83. dring that span, they have seemingly always had great goaltenders. Beezer, Richter and Hank. we will see, but it seems like the young Russian goalie is extremely good. on the other hand, we flyers largely have had trash across that whole time span. amd when we had a great one, he killed himself via dwi

[@niklaslundh8944]

Da*n shame with Lindbergh, one of the best goalies Philly ever had.

[@PpP-dr1od]

It's a real shame. There was a small part of me that desperately wanted to see him and Chara be on the ice at the same time in Caps colors. Woulda looked real weird

[@pheuphoric37]

I love Lundqvist. Richter's my favorite all-time Ranger w/o question. But to see what Hank gave to the org and the fan base, and the class he exuded along the way, it made/makes it so easy to root for him. I wish he had better support in front of him, but it is what it is. Hell of a career and a pleasure to watch. #LGR

[@stevenbest6470]

Awesome player and equally awesome gentleman. Best wishes. God Bless him and his loved ones.

[@robcrilley592]

Zero question HOF'er. Infinite class on and off the ice. Carried some middling Rangers teams through consistent deep playoff runs. The 2014 team deserved better in the SCF (particularly from an officiating standpoint), as did Lundqvist. The 2015 Rangers were a juggernaut that season, and that was his best shot...but they somehow came up short in game 7 ECF (I think his only game 7 loss) after destroying Tampa in game 6. He and Luongo are the Dan Marino's of hockey... All time greats, without a championship.

[@anthonyf.9457]

One of my favorite players of all-time. Loved watching him play. Great career (both in the NHL and in Olympic play) despite him not winning the cup. 6th all time in wins, a Gold and Silver Medal apiece. A Vezina winner and the best in Game 7’s. A classy individual and a Future Hall of Famer. King Henrik #30 😢🙏🏾👑💙🏒

[@PieEater900]

Capitals legend

[@bankabaver4583]

Proud to see the transatlantic love you Swedish maestro, Thank you! And, thx Henrik!

[@usaslakt]

Great goalie, one of the best in NHL As soon as I saw him play in Frolunda almost 20 years ago I know he was going to be a star player. Good luck Henkrik and thanks for all the great saves.

[@tylermccollum5540]

Henrik Lundquist had this kind of swagger to him when he played. Especially when he was on top of his game, he basically would shake off the best shots and be like "Okay, what else ya got?!"

[@fool117]

One of my favourite players of this era. As a Caps fan I loved the Ovechkin vs Hank battles Congrats on a fantastic career.

[@mastersh0tgun664]

In 2014 playoffs I was in the military watching the Rangers play at fort Lee. At first I was the only one in the common room watching it but after they beat pitts in the second round I had a whole room of guys watching it with me. I was devastated when they lost in the finals and so was everyone else. Thanks Hank for all the memories and making me into the hockeyfan I am today

[@Fumoffuuu]

One of the biggest draft steals of all time, and truly deserving of a place in the HOF. He single-handedly dragged the Rangers into the playoffs for YEARS. It's truly a sad thing he never got a ring but he's nevertheless one of the absolute greatest goalies of all time.

[@noeybalbonzers9755]

Thank you for everything Hank!!! You will always be the king!!!

[@JimboBurrito]

Very glad that the Rangers made the impulse desicion to Retire his number about an hour after he announced his retirement.

[@maakoon]

Pretty sure they made that decision a year ago.

[@sethers]

Lifelong Rangers fan and this, although not surprising, hurts so much. Even if it wasn't with the Rangers I wish he could've kept playing and he definitely wanted to, but health always comes first. It's a shame this team could never finish the job. So close on several occasions but it just wasn't meant to be despite how much Hank carried a usually bad team. I'm guessing this is also how older fans felt watching Eddie hang them up. This team needs a change and fast. Rangers fans have watched multiple other dynasties rise and fall but the only times we were relevant were '94 and getting booted in quick stanley cup finals several other times in 5-6 games. I'm so sick of this shit, I wasn't even alive for '94 and now the best Rangers player in my lifetime has retired with only one win in the SCF to show for it. Godspeed King Henrik. I'll be sure to be there when 30 gets retired in the Garden. Edit: I hope Bobby Lou and Hank start that podcast, but it might get depressing real fast.

[@avcc8825]

King now, king forever. Amazing goaltender.

[@viperswhip]

I would listen to the Two Goats No Cup podcast for sure, I liked Luongo for all that I believe that Vancouver wins the Cup if they play Schneider in Game 6.

[@blueshirtshockey93]

Im heartbroken for Hank i k ow how bad he wanted one more shot at that Cup. True gentleman. Wishing Hank and his family all the best in life, God Bless ❤️🇸🇪🥅👑🙏🏼🏒👏🏼

[@bonnerapplegate4824]

It's a shame we have will no be able to watch him again but what best for the player is the most important thing!

[@happygilmore710]

He carried us at times. How the team made the conference finals in 2012 is beyond me. We had John Mitchell out there playing important playoff minutes. Wish he could’ve gotten a cup.

[@llllllll153]

We should’ve won the cup in 2012….. easily best team we had in the 2010’s era

[@danielwikstroom]

I’ve followed both Lundqvist brothers because they are from the same club as me (Järpens IF in the middle of Sweden). Since Joel is still playing for the ”wrong” club (I’m a so called MoDoit) I’ve been following Henrik more. I’m gonna miss all the nights staying up and watching the Rangers (I know he went to the Capitals but you know).

[@xarkkal7662]

One of the all time greats. Glad to see the Rangers are retiring #30! He should absolutely be in the HoF!

[@natemundt4752]

Really wholesome dude. Can't think of anyone that could hate Hank. I hope he gets in the Hall of Fame, and starts that podcast with Luo

[@thedumbta153]

My favorite player of all time. Was truly lucky to get to see him play every night.

[@liamgotimer107]

Absolutely privileged the watch him during his career. Class act, nobody said anything bad about Hank.

[@Gagne87Fixxer]

I never took notice that he played 4 straight seasons over 70 games (68 next one). Impressive career for Hank!

[@jordanmccallum8132]

For him I dont think having a cup matters. Hes for sure top 10 goalies ever and probably top 5 ive ever seen in my life time.

[@alexhenke3265]

He and Price have been my favorite goalies to watch since I’ve been around. As a Blues fan Quick was an impressive frustration but I definitely think the King should be in the Hall.

[@sierramodre1]

An incredible career as well as being a gentleman and class act; Ranger royalty… thank you Henrik 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@psychodadjesse]

King hank had a great career ❤️I’m gonna miss him

[@allsystemsgo8678]

Isles fan. As happy as I was when The Kings defeated them in the finals I did feel bad for him. He was a great goalie

[@matthewdaley746]

Just another example of a team where the truly better goaltender failed because the team in front of him was weaker, it has happened before, and, shall happen again, definitely.

[@76SCOTTYBOY]

As a 45 year old NYC life long Ranger fan, and NYer I can say he will be missed. Without him the Rangers had no chance in most games. Anyone with consistent over.900 save percentage makes a team a hell of a lot better than they actually are. God Speed King Henrik into the next Chapter of your life. Thank You for the memories!

[@teeeeeed9935]

he was also a 2 time champion in sweden, back in 02-03 and 04-05 with Frölunda.

[@jakesmith6233]

Congratulations to Hendrick Lunquist on an Outstanding career. It would have been nice to see him with a cup.

[@chemicalimbalance7030]

Thanks for the great career Henrik!

[@schampookungen2201]

Best of all time.

[@BlueLeader1]

Dude, can I get some of what you are smoking???

[@schampookungen2201]

@@BlueLeader1 was never under a 905%sv soo yeah bud with guys like Kane, Toews, Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin, Bäckström, and other SUPERSTARS in the league he is easily the best ever. Dont try go sound dumb

[@BlueLeader1]

@@schampookungen2201 One Vezina and one cup final (a loss) makes one the best ever? Maybe in a fantasy league. Might I introduce you to Brodeur? Ken Dryden? Hank is Dan Marino with better hair.

[@jdrangers4889]

@@BlueLeader1 he’s top 3 with brodeur and roy. and the only reason he never won was because his career was cut short and he never had a good team in front of him, not his fault james dolan couldn’t build a good team

[@schampookungen2201]

@@BlueLeader1 lol no but Hank never had a stanley cup contender team built around him, like Roy or Broduor had

[@mihpihnaty]

So many good goaltenders with only SCF, but not a cup. Lundqvist, Luongo, Rinne, Price... Makes up for a good video, Shannon ;D

[@matthewdaley746]

Or, average goaltenders with Cups, Grant Fuhr, Tom Barrasso, Corey Crawford, there are those rare times when you don't have to be terrific, just slightly better.

[@samuelfrick3475]

That 2014 cup finals run was a special one for King Henrik! I was frustrated when my Pens blew a 3-1 lead to the Rangers. But I had respect for that team, especially with Henrik!

[@pensavspatsfandom98]

What a fantastic hockey career from the King!

[@drivethru6155]

I would like to see Two GOATs No Cup, in whatever form that may take

[@adamwade8801]

Top 5 goalie of all time in my books.

[@Bjornontour]

Fantastic goalie,a fantastic man and good looking AF! GHG

[@williammoss9065]

He was truly the King a wonderful Rangers seemingly a good guy in short a real class act

[@VanillaLoaf]

If not for the lockout reduced season, Hank would've had 12 back to back (to back to back to back.......) 30-win seasons to "start" his career. Model of top level consistency on some iffy teams.

[@glenngastonjonsson7954]

Great job, Mr Hockey Guy! One of my favourite gt's. He was like brick wall on many occasions when Frölunda played my team Färjestad.

[@SeanK1998]

Will always remember the date of his retirement cause todays my moms bday lol thank you for everything King👑🗽

[@nhlvan]

Him and Luongo were the greatest goalies of their generation.

[@fphlflash]

Henrik was the heart and soul of this team for so many years, and really connected with NYC. It's my sincerest hope the Rangers hire him for a front office position, maybe director of community relations or something similar

[@XSharkdarkX]

A true gentleman and a great goalie for the team of his heart. Talking about it, I hope he'll get an healthy next chapter of his life. Thank you for the great saves Henrik from a Sharks fan.

[@charlesmarlowstanfield]

I'm an Isles fan who will look forward to Hank going in the Hall of Fame.

[@nana-vt1lm]

As a flyers fan….will not miss him. As a hockey fan…..yep he was a good one!

[@blueshirtshockey93]

Richter has a special piece of my heart hank best ever

[@No1HockeyDad]

I always remember King Henrick never getting great goal support from the Rangers. Not even good goal support. I think King Henrick played on a lot of mediocre Ranger teams over the years. I always wished he played on a better team. I pray that his health is good. A great goaltender, ambassador and of course very photogenic. Best suits in all of the NHL. Long live the KING!

[@aneilp7631]

He was awesome. Great goalie and humble demeanour. Loved seeing him play guitar on Jimmy Fallon years ago.

[@cohoanglervancouverwa6755]

HOF candidate for sure. The Rangers would have won the Cup against the Kings if Matt Zuccerella didn’t get injured in the fourth game of the series. Also, check out Henrik’s appearance on ESPN’s commercial ‘This is Sports Center’. I laughed for 15 minutes straight.

[@johnbiebe4092]

Cheers to Hank. Great tendy

[@SamG91]

As a Rangers fan, this deeply saddened me, but I’ll always remember him as Mr. Game 7 and he’ll be going into the Hall of Fame someday

[@imcarolean]

Best goalie of his generation 👑🐐

[@tylertoestoes]

As a rangers fan it always hurt watching the rangers put together teams that were never good enough except for in net. Our best 1st line center when we were contenders was Stepan or Brassard and that just wasn't good enough

[@piggy8761]

Those guys would be fucking 3rd liners on other teams these ranger fans glorifying these teams like no they aren’t cup winning forwards. You trade away Marian gaborik the ONLY PLAYER TO EVER GET 70 POINTS FOR LUNDQVIST (other than jagr) he did that TWICE 40G/80P 40G/70P and then Rick Nash the ONLY OTHER GUY to crack 40 goals. McDonagh literally doing everything you don’t go after a superstar like kessel or oshie like the penguins and capitals, you don’t get a Norris candidate like Keith or Hedman, and that’s what you fucking get. A team that never had the offensive threat to win a cup with leading scorer zuccarello barely getting 60 points a year. SIXTY? CUP WINNING TEAMS HAVE MULTIPLE GUYS OVER 70. Fuck management. This is why Hank never got a cup. They didn’t make the mistake this time with sheterkin they went after panarin the best rangers forward since messier. But this guy had stepan brassard zuccarello in front of him guys who wouldn’t be on the top line of other teams. Sickening

[@patch8376]

Legend. Sad to see him go.

[@MiroHeinonen]

Henrik Lundqvist is the first Hall of Famer that played his entire NHL career in the post-lockout era (or salary cap era).

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

Wasn't only clutch, but probably the sharpest dressed man in the league with a million-dollar smile.

[@XaviRonaldo0]

Would've loved to see him play for the Caps but glad he was a 1 team man in the end

[@benchow8851]

The King is gone...long live the King...

[@AndrewArsenal]

Also good to mention, Rangers goaltending records for Wins, Shutouts, and Games Played all belong to Hank. Great stuff!

[@ryanprosper88]

I remember playing NHL 04 and you could play the Swedish league in that version and I remember Lundquist being a good goalie in that version of the game. So when he came into the league, I knew he could do well. What a career! Glad he took care of himself first and didn't force himself to come back

[@m00rtin4]

One of those great players that got their career shortend by lockout. He was a pain in the ass in frolunda 03,04 and was so prominent for shl in those years. A stand out and I have never seen a goalie so dominant in shl before. He was already nhl ready in 03

[@bighonkies]

I think the king is gonna make it into the hall of fame 100%, the only question is when will he enter the hall of fame

[@patch8376]

I read about his retirement on NHL's site last night and that was my immediate thought upon seeing his playoff save% vs regular season, that it was even a little higher. Great career.

[@DanielNYR]

Long live the King. My favorite player ever.

[@donellweaver5722]

And they also announced that the Rangers will retire Lundqvist #30 this upcoming season

[@NYR_State_of_mind]

One of the best goalies of all time

[@DavidMartinez-cq3hx]

Long live the King!