Injury Report: Henrik Lundqvist Injury Thread Part 2 [Mod Warning Post 410]

[Doctyl]

That's why we have Squire Cam

He's not the answer. Hanks successor is one of the 3 young goalies we have.

 

[ltrangerfan]

He's not the answer. Hanks successor is one of the 3 young goalies we have.

There might be no answer.

We might all be doomed.

 

[GordonGecko]

That's why we have Squire Cam

Won't work, by the time Hank is finished Cam will have been converted into a first round pick

 

[nevesis]

@NYRangers: AV on @HLundqvist30: "He's been pushing real hard..I understand he's looking good" no timetable still for return #NYR

 

[Top_Scorah19]

@NYRangers: AV on @HLundqvist30: "He's been pushing real hard..I understand he's looking good" no timetable still for return #NYR

Please be back by this week!

 

[haveandare]

I'm basing this on pretty much nothing, but I'd bet that NYR don't say anything certain about his readiness until he's literally about to play a game.

 

[Beacon]

I'm basing this on pretty much nothing, but I'd bet that NYR don't say anything certain about his readiness until he's literally about to play a game.

That's their MO. Hank will play at least one game in the next 3 in 4 from Saturday to Tuesday next week. That's the latest for his return, may be as early as the first game next weekend.

 

[haveandare]

That's their MO. Hank will play at least one game in the next 3 in 4 from Saturday to Tuesday next week. That's the latest for his return, may be as early as the first game next weekend.

Agreed. We'll maybe hear from a beat writer that he's practicing fully with the team at some point, otherwise, I expect radio silence until he's about to get back into action.

 

[MysticLeviathan]

I got a random totally hypothetical question:

Say Lundqvist is done for the season + playoffs, doesn't play another game until next season, and we win the Cup. Would Lundqvist be entitled to have his name engraved on the Cup? He's only played in 39 games, and my understanding is you need either 41 games played in the season or at least 1 game played during the SCF. Lundqvist would have done neither, so he wouldn't qualify, correct?

 

[TheTakedown]

I got a random totally hypothetical question:

Say Lundqvist is done for the season + playoffs, doesn't play another game until next season, and we win the Cup. Would Lundqvist be entitled to have his name engraved on the Cup? He's only played in 39 games, and my understanding is you need either 41 games played in the season or at least 1 game played during the SCF. Lundqvist would have done neither, so he wouldn't qualify, correct?

Would probably pull an Edzo and petition the league to put his name on the cup... I highly doubt that would be a problem...

Does it count if you're a backup? Cause he could just dress as a backup and get his name on the cup that way

 

[nevesis]

I got a random totally hypothetical question:

Say Lundqvist is done for the season + playoffs, doesn't play another game until next season, and we win the Cup. Would Lundqvist be entitled to have his name engraved on the Cup? He's only played in 39 games, and my understanding is you need either 41 games played in the season or at least 1 game played during the SCF. Lundqvist would have done neither, so he wouldn't qualify, correct?

Konstantinov's name was put on the Stanley Cup, you can bet that after Lundqvist's entire career so far, if for some reason he couldn't play two more regular season games this year, or one game in the SCF, he would have his name petitioned onto the Cup as Konstantinov's was.

Hank will be back and will play at least 41 games this season, and god willing we get back to the SCF, will be playing there so I don't think it will be an issue.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

It is up to the team who they want to give championship rings and who's names will be engraved on the Cup. Bozo the Clown got his name engraved on the Cup despite only playing 1 game in the play-offs.

 

[MysticLeviathan]

Konstantinov's name was put on the Stanley Cup, you can bet that after Lundqvist's entire career so far, if for some reason he couldn't play two more regular season games this year, or one game in the SCF, he would have his name petitioned onto the Cup as Konstantinov's was.

Hank will be back and will play at least 41 games this season, and god willing we get back to the SCF, will be playing there so I don't think it will be an issue.

Didn't Konstantinov get seriously injured in a tragic card accident and his career was over afterwards? I mean that's quite a bit different of a situation from Lundqvist's, though I do think you're right in that he would be petitioned, I'm just curious if the league would allow him on. The guy was a huge part of our first half of the season, so it's not like he didn't deserve it. I do hope he can play a few games to end the regular season just to get his sea legs under him. I'm quite concerned he'll be really rusty when he first starts game action again.

 

[TheKing30]

have a gut feeling its coming soon #TheReturn

 

[GordonGecko]

Update 3/16 1:05 AM

There is no medical update concerning Henrik Lundqvist’s recovery from the vascular injury he sustained on Jan. 31 when struck in the throat by a shot from the Hurricanes’ Brad Malone — this is a recording — but coach Alain Vigneault said he had received positive reports from medical trainer Jim Ramsay and strength/conditioning coach Reg Grant.

“I checked with Rammer and Reg, and I guess he’s pushing real hard on the ice,” Vigneault said of Lundqvist before the game. “Conditioning-wise, I understand he’s looking real good.”

On Friday, Vigneault said he thought Lundqvist would be ready to play soon after receiving medical clearance. Sunday, and to no one’s surprise, the coach allowed the goaltender would need to go through a few practice sessions with the club before getting into a game.

“He’s obviously going to require some team practice time,” said the coach. “How much, I don’t know.”

http://nypost.com/2015/03/16/super-sub-comes-up-huge-for-rangers-in-debut/

 

[RangerBoy]

 

[broadwayblue]

At home vs. LA. Nice date for the return of the King.

 

[Whiplash27]

He's not the answer. Hanks successor is one of the 3 young goalies we have.

Agreed. It's either one of Halverson, Shestyorkin, Skapski or someone from outside of the system. My guess is that Talbot is traded some time within the next 12 months.

Hank is 33, if you give him another 4 to 6 years (contract ends in 6), any of those three will be at the right age to step in.

 

[Fugazy]

Hope that's true!

 

[RangerBoy]

A source told the Hockey News about Hank returning next Tuesday. Not Campbell.

 

[silverfish]

Fantastic news if true. The Rangers have 11 games from then on (including the 24th). Give Hank 6 or 7 of those and let's go into the playoffs with him ready to go

Still, gonna wait for this to be *really* reported before getting excited.

 

[OnlyTruth]

Hope that's true!

Why are you so happy? Enjoy the last week of fun.

 

[Raspewtin]

If that's true that's perfect.

 

[Fugazy]

Why are you so happy? Enjoy the last week of fun.

wut.

 

[Tawnos]

Steve Zipay ‏@stevezipay 4m4 minutes ago
Kings game is 23rd. "@TheHockeyNews: Rangers ready for Henrik Lundqvist's return March 24, says @THNKenCampbell. http://*******/1Frv1Sv ”

@ Zip. The Kings game is definitely the 24th.