Henrik Lundqvist has had the Vezina Trophy on his mantelpiece since 2012, when he was selected by NHL general managers as the league’s best goaltender.
Now, the King has been named a finalist for an honor that might carry even more meaning to the charity-minded Swede. That is the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, awarded to “The player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy contribution in his community.”
The Rangers goaltender, Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Wild winger Jason Zucker are the finalists for the trophy, which will be presented at the NHL’s awards extravaganza in Las Vegas on June 19, two days ahead of Round 1 of the draft in Vancouver.