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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Advice From Henrik

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Good advice. Henrik Lundqvist knows what he's talking about after five seasons in the NHL.

Henkes advice to Frölunda players in the NHL

Four frölundaiter leaving to take a place in the NHL next season.

The greatest of all former Frölunda players in the NHL by GT offers tips on what they should think about.

- You have to be there from the start of camp, it is often when it is determined whether the coach likes one or not.
"Said Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist. Henrik Lundqvist, 28, has just completed his fifth season in the NHL and now vacation home in New York.
But he still has an eye on what happens in the last club Frölunda, which of course twin brother Joel is the team captain.
"Really enjoyable"
- I saw that Fredrik Pettersson is here in the NHL, he was really nice to get a chance, "says Henke.

Frölunda course lose four players, the chances do you think they are beating themselves with their new clubs?
- Hard to say, I have only seen Freddan play, the goalkeeper world responds. But it does not surprise me that he just get the chance, I think he has a good chance to take a seat.

Both Fredrik Pettersson, and Mathis Olimb course is relatively short (178 and 179 centimeters), too short for the NHL?
- For some years ago but not anymore. Rule changes have altered the conditions for smaller players, they are not stopped as easily now.
Fast players
- Therefore, many clubs now in the first place to have fast players, and when the size is not as important.

What should you consider when you come as a new player for an NHL club?
- The first weeks at the camp is a good starting point, and sometimes even critical, "says Henrik Lundqvist. This applies to the coach to like one from the beginning.

How do you mean by that?
- By that come well prepared, keep a low profile and realize you are starting from zero. We must also focus on his own game, not caring about what you play with and what they do.
- What we have done before is not important. The challenge is to show what you go for the first day.

Otherwise ..?
- Some players are eliminated after a few days. There is nothing like in Sweden where you often get a chance to grow into the new team.
- There are lots of players who stand in line to take your place.

Are there any tricks to impress the coaches?
- No, all coaches are different. It is just about to perform.






http://hockey.expressen.se/elitserien/1.2027310/henkes-rad-till-frolundaspelarna-i-nhl

Henrik Lundqvist & Fans Part Three

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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Lunch with a "King"

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Lunch with a ‘King’


On Thursday, a tanned and upbeat Henrik “The King” Lundqvist treated five lucky Rangers season-ticket holders and their guests to a private lunch at Lugo, across the street from the Garden.
The fans were thrilled to have a meal with the star netminder, and even happier when Sean Avery made a surprise appearance to chat with fans and pose for photos.
Lundqvist couldn’t stop laughing when hearing about one fan’s superstition that led him to spending entire periods of the game in the bathroom hoping for Rangers goals...


Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/the_rumble_niBawvjCipW8aLpfrQoEKO/1#ixzz0qmUr91jD

Friday, June 11, 2010

Henrik Hosts Season Subscriber Lunch

ShareThis Yesterday Henrik hosted a season subscriber lunch event with a very lucky group of fans. Sean Avery also made a surprise appearance. Henrik seemed happy to see him, I'm sure the fans were as well. Anyone happen to know what restaurant this took place in? It looks nice. Here are some photos of the event:











Thanks to Mike99420 of the Rangerland.net forums for sharing this information he got from Henrik at the lunch:

"He felt he was run into slot especially in the beginning of the year and his mom thought so too, he felt the year we lost to Buffalo was the strongest team he has played on thus far. He is very jealous of Chicago and he said he took not being in the playoffs terrible, and made sure to say that he really means that and it's not just bs.
The worst buildings in the league were Pitts and NYI. Worst crowd on the road towards him are Mon, Pitt, and Philly. Loves to ski but can't because the insurance on his contract doesn't cover anything of he. Does and can't wait to ski once he retires.
He feels like he needs the team to be good and fast so his prime doesn't get wasted like many NYR goalies in the past.
Feels Rosy is the best shootout player on the Rangers, admitted how bad the team was in OT as a reason why we didn't get into as many shootouts as we did in years past."

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Henrik Ended Season With Sore Knee

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If there was ever a reason for the Rangers to acquire a dependable backup to play 20 games a year, it is this: The wear and tear of a season during which he appeared in 73 regular-season games plus the Olympics was costly for franchise goaltender Henrik Lundqvist.

"The inside of my knee was bothering me for the last month of the season," the Rangers goaltender told Newsday Thursday. "The outside had bothered me before, and this time it was the inside. I had it taped and started getting other treatment right after the season. Nothing invasive, mostly rest. Now I've been skating two or three times a week without equipment." (With Aaron Voros at the Rangers Training Center)



http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/lundqvist-says-knee-was-bothering-him-late-in-the-season-1.2007028

Henrik Answers Your Questions

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The photo above was taken during the interview, so that confirms that Henrik is still in New York!


I'm going to Sweden next yr. What are ur fav places?
#30: Rent a boat & go N along coast to Gothenburg–visit towns & local shops

Who pays the check when you go out to eat: you, Gaborik, Voros or Avery?
#30: We all toss in our CC’s & let the waiter pick!

What brand are your favorite jeans?
#30: Tiger of Sweden are my favorite jeans

What's on ur ipod right now?
#30: Listening to an acoustic playlist w/ @countingcrows @PearlJam @foofighters @gunsnroses &more

Why do you wear 30?
#30: Couldn't have 35 since it's retired, so I picked up 30 at my 1st camp & it stuck, I like it!

What is your fav Swedish meal?
#30: Swedish shrimp sandwich- shrimp on the W coast in Sweden is the best

What’s the last movie you saw?
#30: I saw @IronMan2 IMAX and liked it


I'll add more as/if it comes...

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Want To Ask Henrik a Question?

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Do you have any questions for Henrik? Well, if you have Twitter you can submit your questions to him via the New York Rangers Twitter by 11am tomorrow and he might just answer your question!

Here's the official tweet:

@thenyrangers

Have a question for #NYR star Goalie Henrik Lundqvist? Tweet @thenyrangers by 11am tom & we can ask him for you & tweet answers #AskHenrik




Good luck!


Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Dominik Hasek Thinks Lundqvist is the Strongest Goalie in the World

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Q: Whom do you consider the strongest goalkeeper in the world?

DH: While I have not seen the Russian goalkeepers, I think Henrik Lundqvist. But if you ask me the question again during the season, I can answer it in detail.



That's high praise coming from Hasek, one of the greatest goalies of all-time. But I'm sure what also makes this praise extra special for Henrik is the fact that he has repeatedly stated that Dominik Hasek was one of his idols growing up. First Henrik received accolades from Wayne Gretzky and now Hasek. Not bad.



http://www.freep.com/article/20100607/BLOG09/100607053/1053/SPORTS05/The-indomitable-Hasek-on-goaltending-money-and-fitness

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Henrik in the Hamptons: Henrik's 3-year-old friend washes his Maserati

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For those of you who have always wanted to see Henrik's Maserati, here it is courtesy of Aaron Voros' Twitter account.

Enlarge picture to see Henrik & the unidentified 3-year-old.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Henrik Wants to Hang Out With You in the Hamptons this Weekend

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From Aaron Voros' Twitter account: "Henrik asks if any of u r in the Hampton's this weekend to give him a call @ 917-375-****. Jerk won't give me rest."



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UPDATE: From Aaron Voros: (@Voros34)

Winner of the Henrik Lundqvist phone number guess gets an autographed stick.. I will tell u if u guess right in a direct tweet