Henrik Lundqvist reflects on Igor Shesterkin-Rangers contract drama he once faced
NY Post
Life after a 15-year run as the franchise goalie of the New York Rangers is still as busy as ever for Henrik Lundqvist.
The King, now 42, is nearly five years removed from his last NHL game, but he continues to be honored for his accomplishments during his decorated career in New York.
On Monday night, Lundqvist will attend the 39th annual Great Sports Legends Dinner at the New York Hilton in Midtown.
Alongside some of sports most prominent figures such as NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnnson, World Series champion Roger Clemens, NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez, NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton and others, Lundqvist said he looks forward to a special night benefiting the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis.
“I really enjoy life right now, the things I’m doing,” Lundqvist told The Post over the phone Sunday, the serenity in his voice unmistakable.
Not too long ago, however, Lundqvist was in the same spot that the Rangers’ current star goalie, Igor Shesterkin, is in now: going into the final year of his contract, without an extension and with the expectation of becoming the highest-paid goaltender in the NHL.
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