Mike Richter wouldn’t be surprised to see Henrik Lundqvist perform like an elite goaltender for several more seasons. But the Rangers legend also said The King’s reign could end much sooner than even he realizes.
“No one knows that, and least of all Henrik. He doesn’t know that and he can’t control that,” Richter said of the 36-year-old. “Some people can go on for another five or 10 years at a high level at the goaltending position. Other people fall off a cliff.”
Over the past two seasons, Lundqvist’s Hall of Fame numbers have dropped significantly. Two seasons ago, he posted a 2.