Unless you've just awoken from an eight-year slumber, you probably know Henrik Lundqvist is one of the world’s best goaltenders.
As a matter of fact, he’s probably the best in the world; at least that’s what I believe. And I’m here today to tell you why.
Lundqvist isn't your ordinary hockey player, or even athlete for that matter. He is, as far as I've seen, the hardest working, most dedicated athlete on this side of the Atlantic Ocean.
He’s got a drive and passion that has, at times, single-handedly carried his offensively anemic New York Rangers club to victories seemingly well out of their reach. The hunger he possesses is drawn from an internal longing to not only be the best at what he does, but win a Stanley Cup.
He’s collected just about every other accolade he possibly can; an Olympic Gold Medal, a Vezina Trophy, a Hart Trophy nomination, and back in his native Sweden, he’s collected even more hardware.
But it’s Lord Stanley’s Cup that has eluded him, and until he gets it, the hockey world will be at his merc ...
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Making the Case for Henrik Lundqvist as the NHL’s Best Goaltender
May 14th, 2013 by Andrew Capitelli Leave a reply »
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