It’s official: after weeks of rumors and speculation, it was confirmed yesterday that the Rangers would begin the process of buying out longtime netminder Henrik Lundqvist.
And the Caps should absolutely try to sign him.
It may seem crazy to think that Lundqvist could wear the Caps’ red after so many years of tormenting them in Ranger blue — but it may just be the perfect fit for both team and player.
For starters, despite being 38 and finding himself pushed to the sidelines last year by the Rangers’ up-and-coming duo of rookie Igor Shesterkin and Alexander Georgiev, Lundqvist remains a very good goaltender.