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The future of Henrik Lundqvist, 38, has been on the agenda for the past year. The Swedish star goalkeeper lost his usual place and ended up in the freezer.
On Wednesday, news came that the New York Rangers will buy the 38-year-old from his contract, which he had for one more year. After 15 years, Lundqvist and Rangers go their separate ways.
“Will be praised”
Börje Salming has read the news and when SportExpressen calls him, he is not particularly surprised.
– It’s been going on for a while when you didn’t have a lot of playing time last season. He was about to be understood. But whatever happens now, he has had a fantastic journey. They don’t call you “The King” for no reason. The Rangers haven’t always had a strong team, but it was “Henke” who stood up and held on. After his 15 years, he will be praised, says Salming.
The New York Rangers’ decision to buy Henrik Lundqvist has sparked strong reactions. Experts said he should have stayed and fulfilled the contract and then joined another role in the club’s organization.
Lundqvist paid tribute to the family
Börje Salming agrees but wants to emphasize that in the end it is about “doing business”.
– Of course it is sad when you have had such an icon. But what counts is only the business. They’re rock hard when it comes to that kind of thing. It is not mercy. All of us who have played there know it, that it is always a business first. I understand those who are upset. The Rangers should have handled it better.
After the announcement, Henrik Lundqvist chose to highlight the family. On Instagram, the NHL star directed great appreciation and gratitude towards Ms. Therese Andersson and the children Charlise and Juli.
“They have seen me come home happy and they have seen me come home sad. But they have always supported me, regardless of the outcome. i love you Now is the time to find out what to do next, “wrote Lundqvist.
“There comes a time when you have to stop”
Salming understands every word and chooses to highlight the importance of family as an important factor for success.
– The family takes care of everything off the ice. This is because you need to focus 100 percent on playing hockey. Because that’s why you go there. They should have all the respect.
What do you think “Henke” should do now?
– Now you should enjoy it because it has been so good. He has said that he will not play in the Nordics. Then it might be more fun to play at another NHL club and see how things work there. I did it and it felt good. They took care of me and it was amazing.
– At the same time, there will be a moment when you will have to stop. She has been with us for a long time so she does not have to play anything else. Enjoy family and let the Rangers take care of you. You’ve probably thought about it, but it’s hard not to play hockey, and it’s still good, so who knows, you might have one last chance to win the Stanley Cup.
So your advice to Lundqvist is …?
– There will come a time when you will realize that you have reached the end, says Börje Salming.
