Henrik Lundqvist has been starting goalie and fan favorite since his rookie season in 2005-2006. He has helped the New York Rangers sustain a great level of success in recent memory.
With a rebuild on the way, some fans are questioning the 36-year old’s worth. Was the contract extension he signed in 2013 too long? Does he even have any value to a rebuilding hockey club?
With his contract extension that made him the richest goaltender in NHL history, Lundqvist helped carry the Rangers to the Stanley Cup Final that very season. Although his herculean efforts came up short of raising the Cup, Henrik Lunqvist proved the worth of his contract right there and then.