Player Discussion Henrik Lundqvist Hockey Hall of Fame Induction weekend

[Rongomania]

No, it bugged me a bit too. Hank is a different tier of HOFer, and I wish there had been some way for them to recognize that.

Honestly, it's ridiculously impressive.

They're so much older than he is, they had such elite scoring talent in front of them.

Who was the greatest forward Hank ever played with? 39 year old Jagr? Gaborik? Ugh. Hank is god. You put a stacked offensive team in front of that guy and he wins multiple cups, zero doubt in my mind. I always said it, give Hank those teams brodeur had and Hank would've put up better numbers than unc dad.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Honestly, it's ridiculously impressive.

They're so much older than he is, they had such elite scoring talent in front of them.

Who was the greatest forward hand ever played with? 39 year old Jagr? Gaborik? Ugh. Hank is god. You put a stacked offensive team in front of that guy and he wins multiple cups, zero doubt in my mind. I always said it, give Hank those teams brodeur had and Hank would've put up better numbers than unc dad.

Oh, easily. I view Brodeur as a(n elite) compiler in a way. Excellent goaltender (elite for sure), but nowhere even close to the most talented. Not remotely close.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Oh, easily. I view Brodeur as a(n elite) compiler in a way. Excellent goaltender (elite for sure), but nowhere even close to the most talented. Not remotely close.

I don't think he's the most talented either but he sure was more fun to watch than guy like Vasilevskiy. And this is coming from a Rangers fan. He was very athletic and played that way.

 

[Rongomania]

I don't think he's the most talented either but he sure was more fun to watch than guy like Vasilevskiy. And this is coming from a Rangers fan. He was very athletic and played that way.

Yeah, but Hanks technique during his time was the greatest kryptonite to the entire league and scoring generally at the time. The only TWO players out of the thousands he played against who ever 'had his number' (and his game evolved to better suit these two specifically which is actually insane to think about) were the greatest f*cking goal scorer that ever existed on earth and another guy who is currently #15 all time NHL scoring.

*And Hank being a beautiful stud in his absolute legendary prime in front of aging, washed Brodeur was wonderful to watch. Brodeur praised Hank at his end too.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Yeah, but Hanks technique during his time was the greatest kryptonite to the entire league and scoring generally at the time. The only TWO players out of the thousands he played against who ever 'had his number' (and his game evolved to better suit these two specifically which is actually insane to think about) were the greatest f*cking goal scorer that ever existed on earth and another guy who is currently #15 all time NHL scoring.

*And Hank being a beautiful stud in his absolute legendary prime in front of aging, washed Brodeur was wonderful to watch. Brodeur praised Hank at his end too.

I was talkig about Brodeur in my post.

 

[JCProdigy]

I was talkig about Brodeur in my post.

 

[Rongomania]

I was talkig about Brodeur in my post.

Yes I know, the first word of my reply was 'Yeah'. As in, I fully agree with you buddy. Just felt the need to add that bit.

 

[romba]

I was talkig about Brodeur in my post.

While I agree with you, he was rebutting your Brodeur praise, as a good Rangers fan would

 

[will1066]

TSN Original: Reign of the King

2023 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Henrik Lundqvist didn’t win a Stanley Cup in 15 seasons with the New York Rangers. So how is still considered a King in New York City? Michael Farber has the story in our TSN Original - Reign of the King

www.tsn.ca

 

[blue425]

TSN Original: Reign of the King

2023 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Henrik Lundqvist didn’t win a Stanley Cup in 15 seasons with the New York Rangers. So how is still considered a King in New York City? Michael Farber has the story in our TSN Original - Reign of the King

www.tsn.ca

Nice watch. Thanks for posting.

 

[FultonReed]

TSN Original: Reign of the King

2023 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Henrik Lundqvist didn’t win a Stanley Cup in 15 seasons with the New York Rangers. So how is still considered a King in New York City? Michael Farber has the story in our TSN Original - Reign of the King

www.tsn.ca

just checked it out. should be a trigger warning in there for those still wanting to murder Alec Martinez

 

[will1066]

just checked it out. should be a trigger warning in there for those still wanting to murder Alec Martinez

f*** Alec Martinez

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Honestly, it's ridiculously impressive.

They're so much older than he is, they had such elite scoring talent in front of them.

Who was the greatest forward Hank ever played with? 39 year old Jagr? Gaborik? Ugh. Hank is god. You put a stacked offensive team in front of that guy and he wins multiple cups, zero doubt in my mind. I always said it, give Hank those teams brodeur had and Hank would've put up better numbers than unc dad.

I actually researched this earlier this year at the request of a Penguins fan...


HOF teammates in their careers

Henrik Lundqvist: 3 (combined 353 games)
Tom Barrasso: 18 (combined 4,074 games)

I included Jaromír Jágr and his 246 games in Lundqvist's totals.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

The Galleria is buzzin' already.

Luckily the binder bitches were completely ignored by all inductees.

 

[JimmyG89]

Great question @Amazing Kreiderman! Congrats, you made the broadcast!

 

[FultonReed]

his speech was awesome.

the Henrik chants from the back made me cry, not gonna lie

 

[mrhockey193195]

I actually researched this earlier this year at the request of a Penguins fan...


HOF teammates in their careers

Henrik Lundqvist: 3 (combined 353 games)
Tom Barrasso: 18 (combined 4,074 games)

I included Jaromír Jágr and his 246 games in Lundqvist's totals.

Worst Supporting Cast throughout a HOFer's Career

Fair warning, I'm coming at this question from a very biased place. With the recent announcement that Henrik Lundqvist will be inducted into the HOF as part of the class of 2023, a lot of discussion has bubbled up amongst the masses about the fact that he did not win a Stanley Cup and will be...

forums.hfboards.com

 

[JCProdigy]

 

[Rongomania]

I actually researched this earlier this year at the request of a Penguins fan...


HOF teammates in their careers

Henrik Lundqvist: 3 (combined 353 games)
Tom Barrasso: 18 (combined 4,074 games)

I included Jaromír Jágr and his 246 games in Lundqvist's totals.

Unreal. The most impressive goalie ever and I don't think it's really close.

Would love to see Roy / Hasek / Fleury / Brodeur numbers too (fleury when all is said and done that is).

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

What a guy

 

[Captain Lindy]

Hank is a total class act. The first person's name he mentioned was Benny. That is well deserved.

 

[will1066]

Panarin strikes me as a real life Spicoli. With uber talent in hockey instead of surfing.

 

[JCProdigy]

Here's his speech:


"I love winning so much, but losing was just the worst, and it really effected how I lived my life..."

I always pegged him as a player/person who hated losing more than he loved winning. I believe you need a guy like that in your leadership group. It's not a particularly healthy way to live life but it pushes many a talent to become elite.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

This guy really is THE KING

His jersey going for over 9,000 dollars, when last year's inductees' jerseys sold for 2k max each.

For reference, the 29 other jerseys this year sold or a combined $13,126

Last year's inductees sold for:

Daniel Sedin: $2,010
Henrik Sedin: $2,010
Roberto Luongo: $1,830
Daniel Alfredsson: $970