Henrik Lundqvist announces he will have open-heart surgery
Capitals goaltender Henrik Lundqvist announced on social media Monday morning that he will have open-heart surgery.
“Staying positive here,” Lundqvist wrote.
By Ian Oland 2 years ago
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Brian MacLellan anticipates Ilya Samsonov starting, Vitek Vanecek backing up during 2020-21 season
Henrik Lundqvist’s shocking announcement that he would not play this season due to a heart condition rocked the Capitals organization and the NHL community as a whole. But inside the walls of MedStar Capitals Iceplex, Hank’s exit also represented, as sad as the circumstances, an opportunity for the team’s young goaltenders who have been in a fierce and friendly competition for NHL playing time over the last few years.
Wednesday, Brian MacLellan confirmed that Ilya Samsonov would be the Capitals’ starting netminder next season during the Capitals general manager’s first press conference since Lundqvist’s announcement was made.
Mac added that while the team was open to possibly adding a veteran goalie via free agency or trade, they were also content with their depth at the position.
By Ian Oland 2 years ago
Henrik Lundqvist has managed his heart condition his entire career, but a routine physical revealed ‘his risk level is not acceptable’
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan talked to reporters on Wednesday for the first time since Henrik Lundqvist announced he would not play during the 2020-21 season due to a heart condition. After the Rangers bought out the future Hall of Famer in October, the Capitals signed the 38-year-old netminder to a one-year, $1.5 million deal to be Ilya Samsonov’s backup.
During the chat, MacLellan revealed that he was personally bummed to not see Hank suit up for the team, but was grateful that the Vezina Trophy-winner could get the medical attention he needs before something serious happened.
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Henrik Lundqvist thanks hockey community for their support during ’emotional week’
Henrik Lundqvist is one of the most beloved players in the NHL, and, on Thursday, the hockey world collectively gasped when Hank revealed he had a heart condition that would keep him out of the 2020-21 season.
Lundqvist immediately received an outpouring of support from the NHL community, including from his teammates and NHL teams at large. It did not go unnoticed by The King.
On Sunday, Lundqvist took to Twitter to say thank you.
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Nicklas Backstrom on Henrik Lundqvist being unable to play next season: ‘It’s obviously very sad news’
Henrik Lundqvist was one of the Capitals’ prized signings over the offseason, but weeks later, Hank had sad news to share. On Thursday, the future Hall of Famer announced he would be unable to play next season due to a heart condition.
“Today is a pretty tough and emotional day for me,” Lundqvist said. “For several weeks now, I’ve been undergoing several different tests related to a heart condition and after lots of discussions with doctors around the country and finally receiving the last results this week, I, unfortunately, won’t be unable to join the team this year and [will] continue the process to fix these issues.”
Two Capitals’ players particularly shaken by the news were Nicklas Backstrom and Carl Hagelin, who both were looking forward to going into battle with Hank next year. Backstrom has played with Lundqvist on the Swedish National Team, but never in the NHL, while Hagelin was a teammate and one of Hank’s best friends on the Rangers.
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Henrik Lundqvist’s Capitals teammates as well as NHL community react to legendary goaltender’s sad news
Henrik Lundqvist announced on Thursday afternoon that he will miss the entire 2020-21 season due to a heart condition.
“Today is a pretty tough and emotional day for me,” the Capitals netminder said. “For several weeks now, I’ve been undergoing several different tests related to a heart condition and after lots of discussions with doctors around the country and finally receiving the last results this week, I, unfortunately, won’t be unable to join the team this year and need to continue the process to fix these issues.”
Lundqvist, who is a future Hall of Famer and one of the most beloved players in the NHL, immediately received an outpouring of support from the NHL community including from his Capitals teammates.
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Henrik Lundqvist announces he will not play for Capitals next season due to a heart condition
Henrik Lundqvist just announced some shocking news. He will not be playing for the Washington Capitals next season due to a heart condition.
A saddened Lundqvist revealed his diagnosis on his social media accounts, Thursday afternoon.
By Ian Oland 2 years ago
Henrik Lundqvist fan goes viral after collecting every jersey design The King has worn in the NHL
CJ Hernandez is a 32-year-old Rangers fan who lives a little north of New York City. On Wednesday, CJ went viral on social media after the NHL shared his epic Henrik Lundqvist jersey collection. A photo of the sweaters, which also featured a random Jeff Beukeboom jersey, garnered 57k-plus likes on the NHL’s Instagram page and the admiration of hockey fans everywhere.
CJ has a staggering 16 different Lundqvist jerseys — well, 17, if you include a Lundqvist home jersey that was signed, framed, and hung in CJ’s basement.
“Obviously, I couldn’t wear that,” CJ said in an interview.
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Henrik Lundqvist practices with the Capitals for the first time
Henrik Lundqvist has arrived in DC.
On Monday, the future Hall of Famer took the ice with his new team for the very first time at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Lundqvist wore a Capitals practice jersey and his new lid painted by David Gunnarsson. He also rocked white goalie pads; he has not received his specially designed Weagle/Capitol Dome-designed pads yet.
“All eyes on the new guy,” the @Capitals wrote on Twitter.
By Ian Oland 2 years ago
A first look at Henrik Lundqvist’s new Capitals mask
Henrik Lundqvist showed off his new Capitals pads last week and now we have a first look at his new goalie mask.
“Final pieces, it’s all coming together. #ALLCAPS,” Lundqvist wrote on social media.
By Ian Oland 2 years ago
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