The New York Rangers have had one constant over the last thirteen seasons: Henrik Lundqvist. The Swede has put up Hall of Fame numbers while manning the net in New York, including eleven 30-win seasons.
However, Lundqvist is aging. There’s no way around it. In the past, Lundqvist was backstopped by respectable NHL backups, including Cam Talbot from 2013-2015, and Antii Raanta from 2015-2017.
Both Goaltenders went on to earn starting roles after leaving the Rangers, speaking to their abilities in net. Talbot and Raanta served key roles in the Rangers’ playoff runs during their respective seasons, proving the vital importance of backup goaltending.