It was going to happen at some point, but the day has finally arrived. On Friday morning, New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist announced his retirement on Twitter.
The 39-year-old was the 205th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2000 NHL Draft by the Rangers. He went on to enjoy a Hall of Fame career — all of it wearing the Rangers’ sweater.
The Rangers bought out the final season of Lundqvist’s contract Sept. 30, 2020. He did sign with the Washington Capitals before the 2021 season but never played because of his heart condition.