The New York Rangers have had many incredible players throughout their near-century-long history, but none have earned the hearts of fans as much as superstar goaltender Henrik Lundqvist.
Since the beginning of the NHL All-Star Game in 1947, the New York Rangers have sent over 170 players to the annual event. Of course, some of the franchise’s best skaters have gone on numerous occasions, an honor that so few ever achieve in their careers.
When Henrik Lundqvist was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov. 13, 2023, he became the 64th member from the New York Rangers to be enshrined. Lundqvist is one of 53 former Rangers players inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Throughout the history of the NHL, there has been an emphasis on goaltending. This past year, the Hockey Hall of Fame saw three goaltenders enter the hallowed halls: Henrik Lundqvist, Tom Barrasso, and Mike Vernon.
When he played, former New York Rangers Hall-of-Fame goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was known as “The King.” Now retired and residing in Sweden, he is widely considered one of the greatest at his position.
Well it would appear we severely over-estimated this Buffalo Bills team. They continued to turn the ball over and laid an egg against Denver. We put that behind us and turn instead to the NBA and NHL.
Retired New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist had his legendary status as one of the greats officially cemented on Monday night. After a brilliant 15-year career, all with the Blueshirts, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame along with several other incredible backstops in Mike Vernon and Tom Barrasso.
The Hockey Hall of Fame got an infusion of goaltenders on Monday with the induction of Henrik Lundqvist, Tom Barrasso and Mike Vernon. The ceremony in Toronto also included players Pierre Turgeon and Caroline Ouellette, coach Ken Hitchcock and late executive/agent Pierre Lacroix.
Hockey Hall of Fame Weekend culminated with Induction night as the 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame Class took their place amongst hockey legends on Monday night.
The 2023 NHL Hall of Fame class was formally inducted on Monday night, ending a weekend of festivities honoring hockey royalty.
All the stars were out for the 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Whenever anyone asked me who was the best New York Rangers‘ player to deal with during my near six-year tenure with the team, I’d immediately say Henrik Lundqvist.
Henrik Lundqvist played in his first game since August 3, 2020. That was his last game as a member of the New York Rangers and in the NHL. Though he would sign with the Washington Capitals as a free agent, he would not play in a game for them.
Goaltenders Henrik Lundqvist, Tom Barrasso and Mike Vernon; forwards Pierre Turgeon and Caroline Ouellette; head coach Ken Hitchcock; and general manager Pierre Lacroix all make up this year’s class, with the latter two entering as builders.
Today is the day many hockey lifers have been waiting for, as a few esteemed individuals will get their call from the Hall on Wednesday.
Alfredsson is set to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame this fall, while Jagr and Lundqvist are locks to join him in the near future.
The New York Rangers have hired franchise legend Henrik Lundqvist in a brand new role.
As an original six franchise, countless greats have donned the New York Rangers sweater since their establishment in 1926. When it comes to the netminders, two men stand out above the rest – Henrik Lundqvist and Mike Richter.
Legendary New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist said “it’s time” for him to end his legendary 15-year NHL career. Lundqvist announced his retirement Friday.
Veteran goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is teasing an NHL comeback, but there are a few things that will go into his situation before it is determined whether or not that comeback has any realistic chance of happening.
Henrik Lundqvist tried to make a comeback this past April after having open heart surgery. “Right after getting back on the ice after surgery, I made it my “stretch goal” to join the Capitals for the end of the season,” he wrote on Social Media.
Lundqvist said he's set for an examination later this month that he hopes will clear him to eventually resume his career after he first returned to the ice for practices and skating work in February.
In December, future Hall of Fame goalie Henrik Lundqvist made a heartbreaking announcement that he would not be able to play for the Capitals this season.
If Lundqvist has to permanently step away, he will retire a one-time winner of the Vezina Trophy, which is awarded to the league's top goaltender.
Thanks go out to our friends over at ForeverBlueShirts.com for this story as they passed along a report they translated to English that notes goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has plans to eventually return to the New York Rangers.
Despite no longer being a goaltender for the New York Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist will forever be connected to the franchise that took a chance on him in the 2000 NHL Draft, and the club apparently has a deal worked out with the netminder for when he retires.
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