‘Henrik Is, And Always Will Be, A Ranger’ – CBS New York

(CBSNewYork)- After a 15-year NHL profession, Henrik Lundqvist announced his retirement from the sport on Friday morning at a press convention in Sweden. The Rangers adopted up with an announcement of their very own, congratulating the person referred to as King Henrik on “a unprecedented profession” and saying that they may retire his No. 30 jersey to the rafters of Madison Sq. Backyard.

“It’s with combined feelings that the New York Rangers provide our greatest needs and heartfelt gratitude to Henrik Lundqvist on the announcement of his retirement. Henrik’s dedication to excellence made him among the best goaltenders to ever play the sport of hockey, and we’re so lucky to have witnessed his greatness firsthand for 15 years,” the assertion reads. “As we congratulate Henrik on a unprecedented profession and an enduring legacy of success, charity and character, we’re honored to announce that we are going to retire his quantity and lift his jersey to the rafters at an upcoming sport this season. Henrik is, and all the time can be, a Ranger.”

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— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) August 20, 2021

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A seventh spherical decide of the franchise within the 2000 NHL Draft, Lundqvist retires because the Rangers all-time chief in wins, save share, shutouts, minutes performed, and a number of other different statistical classes. In his 15 seasons with the group, he was a five-time All-Star serving to the Rangers to 12 playoff appearances in that point. He gained the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the league’s greatest goalie, within the 2011-12 season when he recorded 39 wins and a 1.97 targets towards common. Lundqvist completed within the High-5 of Vezina voting six different occasions throughout his profession.

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The 39-year-old goalie missed all of last season due to a heart condition after signing with the Washington Capitals in an try and play one remaining season.