I have to say, I’m envious of the New York Rangers.
If it wasn’t for Martin Brodeur, the Rangers would have the best goalie in the Atlantic division, quite possibly the Eastern conference.
Henrik Lundqvist has been ridiculous the past two seasons, posting back-to-back 37 win seasons, along with a 2.22 GAA at the end of the most recent season.
The Rangers have been very fortunate that Lundqvist has been able to stay healthy the past two years (as is any team who is able to keep an All-Star goalie healthy), but Lundqvist is definitely entering his prime at 26, and 70-74 game seasons don’t seem like such a stretch for a younger goalie, which will always give the Rangers a chance.
It’ll be no surprise as to who is backing up Lundqvist this year as Stephen Valiquette will be back for a third season with the Rangers. Valiquette seemed to thrive with the light workload last season, going 5-3 with a 2.18 GAA.
An exceptional starting goalie combined with a solid backup who’s started to win at the NHL level when given the chance poses a great starting point for the New York Rangers.
A Drury-eyed Chris Gomez could Prucha something Orr Sjostrom the under-performers out the door...
So I guess the Petr Nedved experiment didn't go so well in New York this preseason.
The 36-year old was invited to camp by the New York Rangers, but was released four days ago.
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