“The King”, who had his contract bought out by the only NHL franchise he had ever known over the summer. Henrik Lundqvist packed up his crown, goalie pads and Hall of Fame credentials, to take the Amtrak Ascela down to Washington, D.C..
Now the daunting task of replacing a New York Rangers legend falls on two young goalies, Igor Shesterkin and Alexandar Georgiev.
Replacing a New York Rangers Legend
Replacing a beloved legend of a franchise at any position in any sport is a Herculean task. In this case, the Blueshirts will enlist the help of their dynamic young duo of Igor Shesterkin and Alex Georgiev.