Henrik Lundqvist #30 Retirement

[seagoal]

A nice, gear heavy write-up about Lundqvist, who is having his #30 retired tonight by the New York Rangers

https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-henrik-lundqvist-was-one-of-a-kind-goalie/c-330252484

And more of an interview

https://www.nhl.com/news/henrik-lundqvists-no-30-to-be-retired-by-new-york/c-330209230?tid=277548856

And why not?

Edited January 28, 2022 by seagoal

[coopaloop1234]

Who also didn't love this? :

 

 

[ZeroGravitas]

There's a good article in The Athletic that was just posted the other day based on stories from his goalie partners:

Untold stories of Henrik Lundqvist from his 7 Rangers backups: ‘Beneath the suit, the hair, the look, there’s an assassin’

[seagoal]

Hank was one of those goalies that I always respected but was never a fan of on the ice.  Honestly, his gear always kinda derailed me and I could never get into it as a setup or as a look (how I feel about Bauer goalies, generally).  I liked some of his buckets just fine, but not the other stuff. 

Off the ice I always appreciated his interviews and such. He seems like such a nice guy who is easy to like.

Apparently a LOT of ladies and a fair amount of dudes REALLY like him too.....which I get but can't relate to.

He's arguably the best, if not most impactful, goalie to not win a cup, no?

[bunnyman666]

Hank is frankly an ambassador for the game. I wish he could have won a Cup, but he’s an HOF-er, none the less.

[seagoal]

4 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said:

Hank is frankly an ambassador for the game. I wish he could have won a Cup, but he’s an HOF-er, none the less.

Yup.  He's a gentleman and inspiration, for sure.

[coopaloop1234]

33 minutes ago, bunnyman666 said:

Hank is frankly an ambassador for the game. I wish he could have won a Cup, but he’s an HOF-er, none the less.

I was OK with him not winning a cup.

1. I wanted LA to win anyways
2. lol SBR
3. Dude's a wicked handsome, stylish, all star athlete who's won just about everything he could. Not having one thing would be good for the ego.

[seagoal]

7 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said:

I was OK with him not winning a cup.

1. I wanted LA to win anyways
2. lol SBR
3. Dude's a wicked handsome, stylish, all star athlete who's won just about everything he could. Not having one thing would be good for the ego.

He knows how to wear a goddamned suit, can't take that from him.

[coopaloop1234]

1 minute ago, seagoal said:

He knows how to wear a goddamned suit, can't take that from him.

Dude is the personification of the rich NY lifestyle. 

[seagoal]

 

[SaveByRichter35]

He is fucking beautiful too.  No shame here.  I shed a few watching the ceremony.  Wish I could have been there.

[seagoal]

33 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

He is fucking beautiful too.  No shame here.  I shed a few watching the ceremony.  Wish I could have been there.

Same.

@SaveByRichter35 Rinne's is next, Feb. 24th. I'll shed a few more then. 

Edited January 29, 2022 by seagoal

[seagoal]

Here is the full ceremony if anyone wants to watch.  It's really good.

 

[Fullright]

Great goaler; belongs in the H of F.

Like most Ranger goalies, sometimes his biggest problem was the team in front of him. Cant count the number of times, particularly in the playoffs, where he made a stop, began to the cover the puck, his teammates dug it out from him, immediately turned it over, and it ended up in the net. 

[estogoalie]

Wait, he's a goalie too? I thought he was just a Lamborgini-driving, underwear-model rock-star (?) 

 

[Scythe]

A few years ago I [along with a handful of other people] got pics and autographs from Henrik outside MSG before the game.

He drove something that looked like a Lamborghini or some other kind of super car. 

[creasecollector]

One of the best! Gonna miss The King.

[SaveByRichter35]

He mostly drove a Maserati throughout the years

[estogoalie]

21 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

He mostly drove a Maserati throughout the years

That was just his beater

[The Teal Terror]

Did anyone catch the article where he started to use his practice palm glove in game? So stiff he could barely, if at all, close it? I believe he was described as a waiter holding a tray when he did catch the puck!

I don’t mind NYR, they’re one of those teams that I have respect for the goalie history more than the team itself, but not winning a cup aside, he has many accolades to be proud of. HoF for sure.

Edited January 31, 2022 by The Teal Terror

[seagoal]

2 hours ago, The Teal Terror said:

Did anyone catch the article where he started to use his practice palm glove in game? So stiff he could barely, if at all, close it? I believe he was described as a waiter holding a tray when he did catch the puck!

I don’t mind NYR, they’re one of those teams that I have respect for the goalie history more than the team itself, but not winning a cup aside, he has many accolades to be proud of. HoF for sure.

I did. It's one of the articles linked in this thread.  They also mentioned the creation of the Lundy loop on skates.  He made an impact, for sure.

[The Teal Terror]

1 hour ago, seagoal said:

I did. It's one of the articles linked in this thread.  They also mentioned the creation of the Lundy loop on skates.  He made an impact, for sure.

Beg your pardon, I glazed over the thread in all honesty! But, yes that boot strap loop was another. My old tandem buddy used to wear a gloves under his catch glove a la Lundy too. Extra grip he said. Less stink maybe, too!

[seagoal]

10 minutes ago, The Teal Terror said:

Beg your pardon, I glazed over the thread in all honesty! But, yes that boot strap loop was another. My old tandem buddy used to wear a gloves under his catch glove a la Lundy too. Extra grip he said. Less stink maybe, too!

haha, nice. 

I have never used a Lundy loop.  I've had one now for 2 pairs of skates but I had just ditched boot straps all together by the time I had them.  I did attempt it once, but, the Vaughn boot strap I had at the time that came with my VE8 pads didn't fit through the Lundy loop on my S190s......it was just a dangling nylon loop with a very small diameter. 

But man, talk about a trend change in goalie gear, jeez.

Edited January 31, 2022 by seagoal

[ilyazhito]

I wear gloves under both blocker and catcher.

Much props to Henrik Lundqvist, and hopefully he will be in the Hall of Fame soon. 

[MTH]

I don't see the HOF being an issue. The flow of HOF worthy players will taper down. Guys don't stay dominate in the league like they used to anymore. It's a young man's game for sure. He'll be the big name on the year he's elected in.

While a good player that played a long time, he really lacks the pile of big time accolades (other than looks). Playing in NYC gave him more of a stage than most guys who played. I think the all star game nods are representative more of popularity. Also, the NHL all star game has become a circus side show of shinny.

Lunquist awards and all:

• 1 Vezina
• 5 time All Star
• 6th in career wins: 459
• 14th in losses: 310

Edited January 31, 2022 by MTH