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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Henrik Lundqvist Is A Perfect Human Being
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By Andrew Gross
Nobody's born perfect. Some though, through talent, temperament and personality, are better equipped to present that illusion.
Henrik Lundqvist, for instance.
The franchise goalie plays in his third NHL All-Star Game today — joined by teammates Marian Gaborik and Dan Girardi as well as coach John Tortorella — and likely will be named the Rangers' MVP for a sixth straight season.
Off the ice, his for-charity band with tennis legend John McEnroe and drummer Jay Weinberg (son of The E Street Band's Max) is prepping for next month's gig. And Lundqvist, a Madison Square Garden fan favorite whose matinee idol looks have been featured in several fashion shoots, just launched his Crown Collection of apparel to benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation, for which he is the spokesman.
And yet Lundqvist, who turns 30 on March 2, swears his unflappable persona, his native New Yorker vibe with his immaculately tailored skinny suits and overall media-friendly patience, is a learned trait after growing up in Are, Sweden, a ski-crazy municipality with a population around 10,000.
"No, no, no," Lundqvist said with a laugh when asked if he's always been so comfortable in the public eye. "When I was younger, I wasn't uncomfortable with myself but, in big groups, I was very uncomfortable speaking to a lot of people. I grew up in a really small town so, for me, a big mass of people made me uncomfortable.
"I turned pro when I was 18," Lundqvist added. "There were more and more media around me, more and more people around me. Growing up with my brother [twin Joel, a forward for Frolunda in the Swedish Elite League], he's the same way. We were pretty quiet in a new group. I'm still pretty quiet in a new group but now I feel comfortable."
Yet all of Lundqvist's off-ice pursuits and interests — other than playing guitar he loves going to the movies on an off-day — allow him to be the goalie he is, which is one of the world's best.
He knows when to give to others and when to focus on himself.
"I think he's learned over the years how to be able to do it," Rangers veteran backup goalie Marty Biron said. "You can see how he can handle all that. Not a lot of people can do it. You have to have a special set of genetics to do that."
The DNA to seem perfect.
The Lundqvist twins first played organized hockey when they were 8 and, by the time Henrik was 10, his parents had bought him his first guitar. His first band was with Joel (bass) and their older sister, Gabriella, (drums), who became a tennis player.
"The biggest thing about playing guitar is playing together," Lundqvist said. "I love just getting together with a couple of guys and playing in a studio, not so much in front of people. I find that the most exciting thing, when you feel like you're improving as a group and you get tighter."
Lundqvist wasn't always able to compartmentalize. As a younger goalie, he joked he focused on hockey, "not 24/7, maybe 20/7."
"He's very easy going at times, extremely focused at others and he balances that very well," added Biron, in his second season with the Rangers. "I've gotten to know him more this year; we sit next to each other on the plane and watch our TV show together. It's all there as advertised. He wears it on his sleeve. He wants to win, wants to play, wants to be the best and, obviously, it's showing on the ice, especially this year."
Lundqvist, a three-time Vezina Trophy finalist, is 22-10-4 with a 1.87 goals-against average and poised to extend his NHL record with his seventh straight season of at least 30 wins to start his career.
"I think it calms us to see that he's so in control of what he's doing," defenseman Steve Eminger said. "He's not an arrogant or cocky guy. He's confident in himself and I think that confidence rubs off on us."
Plus, having Biron (9-2-0, 1.88 GAA) playing so effectively only helps as, per Tortorella and goalie coach Benoit Allaire's plan, Lundqvist likely will play his fewest games since his rookie season.
Lundqvist said he's playing at 12-13 pounds under his listed weight of 195 after changing his workout and eating habits this past summer, also allowing him to stay fresher.
Yes, life is good for Lundqvist – and the Eastern Conference-leading Rangers – as he approaches a milestone birthday.
"I remember Benny told me after last year, goalies, when they're closing in on age 30, they usually get better, they have a better understanding," Lundqvist said. "I wasn't sure what he meant. But I think I'm getting a better understanding of the game and reading plays and players. I guess, around 30, you have a good understanding and you're not slow yet."
The closest Lundqvist has come to perfection. So far.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Henrik Lundqvist All-Star Game Photos
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| Henrik poses for his All-Star Game photo |
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| Another pose for his All-Star Game photo. |
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| Henrik Lundqvist in warmups. |
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| Team Alfredsson, with assistant captain being Henrik, poses for a team picture. |
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| Although Gaborik scored on this play, Hank still looks great! |
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| Gaborik had scored on this shot, but Hankie came *this* close. |
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| The three Rangers before the game |
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| Another angle of one of Gaborik's goals. |
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| Another Angle |
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| Henrik stone colds Gaby! |
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| What a terrific save by Hankie! |
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| As the puck goes flying Patrick Kane and Hank look up. |
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| A full ice picture of the All-Star Game |
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| Henrik in his spectacular form. |
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| A cute close-up of our loved, cherished, All-Star Goalie, Henrik Lundqvist |
Total One Equipment Pictures
A colored version of Total One Pads, Henrik's Color
Total One "My Flex" (With these rods you can adjust your flex in you pads by putting them in or taking them out, wether you want soft pads, hard pads, or any other combo.
Total One Glove And Blocker
Total One Pads
This skate is the Bauer Pro Skate
Lundqvist Interviews Quick Video
Lundqvist Interviews Quick
January 28, 11:53 PM EST
Henrik Lundqvist was not only busy stopping six of seven shots during the Shootout Elimination during Saturday's SuperSkills competition, he was also grabbing the FlipCam to interview his Team Alfredsson teammate, Kings goalie Jonathan Quick.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Henrik Lundqvist Pre-Skills Interview
Lundqvist Pre-Skills Interview
January 28, 06:48 PM EST
Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, the assistant captain of Team Alfredsson at the NHL All-Star Weekend in Ottawa, speaks with the NHL Network's E.J. Hradek about the players' focus as they head into the Skills Competition.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Choosing The Skills Henrik Lundqvist & Daniel Alfredsson Video
CHOOSING THE SKILLS TEAM
January 27, 08:09 PM EST
On Friday afternoon in Ottawa, Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist played a big role in determining which players on Team Alfredsson would be taking part in Saturday night's NHL All-Star Skills Competition at Scotiabank Place. As the team's assistant captain, Lundqvist helped to ensure that Carl Hagelin would be in the Fastest Skater event among other moves. Check out some video from this strategy session.
Lundqvist Meets The Press Video
LUNDQVIST MEETS THE PRESS
January 27, 08:36 PM EST
Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was one of the true centers of attention at the NHL All-Star Media Day on Friday in Ottawa. Lundqvist, the assistant captain of Team Alfredsson, is one of the most popular players among reporters covering the All-Star Weekend. See how he fared on Friday, and how he handled one unexpected interviewer at the end of his session.
Henrik Lundqvist- Super Skills Line-Up Set
SUPERSKILLS LINEUPS SET
January 27, 06:40 PM EST
On Friday the National Hockey League announced which players will take part in which specific competitions during Saturday's SuperSkills Competition at Scotiabank Place, with Marian Gaborik and Carl Hagelin being the busiest of the Ranger participants in All Star weekend.
Gaborik will represent Team Chara in the Elimination Shootout event as well as the Skills Challenge Relay. He could face Rangers teammate Henrik Lundqvist one-on-one in the shootout, which would add even more spice to the good-natured trash talking they've shared the past few days.
"I own him," Gaborik said of Lundqvist.
"He has to stop living in the past," Lundqvist laughingly said of Gaborik.
The shootout is the only event in which Lundqvist, the assistant captain for Team Alfredsson, will take part. However Rangers rookie Carl Hagelin will be involved in a pair of competitions---the Fastest Skater event and the Elimination Shootout---while representing Team Alfredsson.
Hagelin, who has not skated since the Rangers 3-0 win over Winnipeg Tuesday night, said he would make sure he warmed up his legs and body with a hard on-ice workout at Scotiabank Place Saturday morning in preparation of the SuperSkills Saturday at 7:00 PM.
The rookie also understood why his speedy teammate Gaborik is not taking part in the Fastest Skater competition.
"That's the last thing he needs to do," explained Hagelin. "It is a very tough event and he has had injuries in the past with his groin and whatever. There's no way he should be in that event."
Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi rounds out the Blueshirts contingent at the All Stars, and he will take part in the Accuracy Shooting event.
"I think this weekend is more for the highly-skilled guys than for someone like me," laughed Girardi on Friday. "But this weekend is big for me, and I just hope that I am not in over my head!"
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