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Rangers Roundup: Lundqvist buyout was known for over a week, draft order, and more

“And now, the end is near. And so I face, the final curtain.” As the immortal Frank Sinatra’s voice plays “My Way” in my head while thinking of Henrik Lundqvist. What a player, what a run.

Henrik Lundqvist buyout was in motion for over a week

While we all understand a buyout was the most likely outcome, a reliable source told me this was in the works for over a week. The most likely and obvious reason to wait was to let the playoffs finish.

The same source also gave me further information that there were no trades on the table.