News Article: Hard for Lundqvist to "picture myself playing elsewhere"

[Killem Dafoe]

That pic.

Should go away.

 

[OverTheCap]

Didn't see this posted anywhere, but this is from the Times:

[Lundqvist] said contract talks with the Rangers were “volatile,†but that “there’s no pressure to get it done this summer.â€

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/26/s...larifies-stance-on-russian-law.html?src=rechp

Volatile, sounds promising.

 

[Brooklyn Ranger]

Actually, I think there's a great deal of pressure to get a new contract done. The longer this drags on the more of a distraction it's going to be for the whole organization.

 

[haveandare]

That sounds awful. Things are getting testy and "there's no pressure to get it done this summer" aka, "we're not going to stop posturing and actually get down to this until the last minute, when it's become a tremendous distraction for everyone."

 

[MGF0723]

As huge of a Hank fan that I am, no ones irreplaceable. If we wants out and negotiations are as "volatile" as he says they are, adios Lundqvist. Don't let the door hit you in the ass.

 

[Brooklyn Ranger]

As huge of a Hank fan that I am, no ones irreplaceable. If we wants out and negotiations are as "volatile" as he says they are, adios Lundqvist. Don't let the door hit you in the ass.

What do you expect? Just because negotiations are "volatile" (and let's not forget that English is not Lundqvist's native language) has nothing to do with where Lundqvist wants to play. Negotiations are about give and take and can get very heated.

 

[aufheben]

"Volatile contract talks"? Great.

 

[ZacUSNYR]

I can't understand how it could be difficult. "How long, how much?" "ok. We'll make it work."

 

[JohnC]

Deep breaths everyone, deep breaths

 

[Baby Punisher]

Eh if he goes he goes.

 

[Riverdale]

Eh if he goes he goes.

If he goes, so does our chance of getting a cup any time soon.

 

[JohnC]

If he goes, so does our chance of getting a cup any time soon.

Sather trying to send this team through another "rebuild"? Exciting...

 

[Baby Punisher]

If he goes, so does our chance of getting a cup any time soon.

Like we were gonna win one anytime soon.

New coach, new system, same team same bad habits, same old excuses.

 

[haveandare]

Like we were gonna win one anytime soon.

New coach, new system, same team same bad habits, same old excuses.

0 games played. "Same bad habits, same old excuses."

Well, wrap it up, guys. No need to even start.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

Eh if he goes he goes.

If that happens, the Rangers might as well tear the whole thing down -- and they never will. So, it'd be in your best interests to root for a return.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Oh Lord! I came back, only to witness the Henrik Lundqvist in Islanders dress again?

Ugh.

I really look forward to seeing Hank playing in Sochi 2014. He'll stay a Ranger at a fair price, if he knows kharma ...


As for the season and the new system. The way I understand it the Rangers players were stuck for 6 years (more or less) with mostly strickter defensive systems. Now with AV in the picture, we really have a two way guy. Both aspect are very important to his way.

I see a lot of goals held back from the previous seasons and the team could have an offensive breakout. The pieces are there. Let's see if they mold well.

 

[Bullseyes]

Sather trying to send this team through another "rebuild"? Exciting...

Yeah, I wouldn't be too excited for that.

Hopefully Lundqvist stays, just don't want to see the price on that.

Like we were gonna win one anytime soon.

New coach, new system, same team same bad habits, same old excuses.

Maybe we should wait until they play a game before saying their the same team with the same bad habits and same excuses. I'm not expecting anything this season either though.

 

[Baby Punisher]

0 games played. "Same bad habits, same old excuses."

Well, wrap it up, guys. No need to even start.

I would agree if I hadn't already paid for this seasons tickets.

If that happens, the Rangers might as well tear the whole thing down -- and they never will. So, it'd be in your best interests to root for a return.

I hope he comes back. I'm preparing myself in case he bolts or is traded. It's the realitly that we live in.

 

[aufheben]

Eh if he goes he goes.

"Eh"?

 

[wolfgaze]

Eh if he goes he goes.

Is this your Ivan Drago impression?

 

[NYRFANMANI]

maybe we should all jump in on the "don't expect jack from this team this year" ... maybe we'll jinx ourselves into winning ...

did I just mess everything up?

 

[Hire Sather]

Didn't see this posted anywhere, but this is from the Times:



http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/26/s...larifies-stance-on-russian-law.html?src=rechp

Volatile, sounds promising.

IE: They won't give me all the money I want!!!

Lets hope Henrik doesn't end up one of those.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Like we were gonna win one anytime soon.

New coach, new system, same team same bad habits, same old excuses.

How was 1994 any different?

 

[broadwayblue]

Not worried about it. An extension will get done.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

How was 1994 any different?

Much better players, for starters.