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| TRANSLATION: Lundqvist speaks out after NHL turnaround: "Fun to play with my brother 'To The Elite-After New announcement. Lundqvist tempted to play in premier league. Clearly it would be fun to play with Joel and come home to family |
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| TRANSLATION: "Do not sit still in the boat" Frölunda planning to take in NHL trio Henrik Lundqvist (Rangers), Erik Karlsson (Ottawa) and Loui Eriksson (Dallas), writes SVT Sports.
Henrik Lundqvist, 30, was set to come to Gothenburg in a month - without playing hockey.
But the Competition's decision yesterday opens the way for super goalkeeper comeback in Frölunda. "The more I think about it, the more hungry I become, he tells GT.
When Henrik Lundqvist woke up at home in Manhattan yesterday morning, local time, he was not prepared for what was to come a few hours later.
Started thinking
He had not imagined that the door to Frölunda and premier league would be opened.
- "Since Hockey League decided not to let us in, I had thought it out as an option. Now I begin to think again, he says. But I was not prepared for it to happen so fast."
- Of course it would be fun to play with my brother Joel in Frölunda.
When GT talking with Henke first time he has hurry for him to train on ice. After training, we talk again.
- "We are twelve or thirteen Rangers player running isträning, but not every day. Often I drive only my workouts at the gym."
All NHL players is during the lockout, how are you working out?
- "It's a strange situation, our training camp was supposed to have started today, he says. But during the lockout, we are excluded from the changing rooms and from the club's gym."
Rent rink
But the ice, you will use?
- "We rent the rink. How it works, I have no real track. Do not even know what it costs."
After last season, when Henrik Lundqvist was named the NHL's best goalie and took the New York Rangers to the semifinals, where he was cruelly keen on this NHL season would get underway. But there are no signs that it will be playing shortly.
Surprised by Hockey League decision
- "When the conflict came closer I was wondering if it could be the game in Frölunda and premier league, but then came the announcement from Hockey League. When everything felt very unsafe."
Were you disappointed in Hockey?
"Henke" thinking for a moment.
- "I was a bit surprised. Meanwhile, I have some understanding of the decision, which is the particular concern of the economic situation. But you can see this in different ways."
How much have you talked to Frolunda?
-"I've mostly talked to Joel. But now I have a discussion with Frölunda management. It will anyway take a while before I know how it is."
So it is no use to go out to Landvetter tonight and wait for you?
-" No, no. Earliest few weeks may be necessary."
"Do not get up to anything"
Henrik Lundqvist talked between hockey workout and a tennis session with both twin brother Joel and his agent.
- "It must be remembered that the Rangers are my employer. I put my focus on the Rangers, it's important for me to be ready when the NHL kicks off. I have to think about what is best over here.
If it kicks off."
- Yes, right now it's anybody's guess. That is why the whole situation is so messy.
Henry and his wife, Therese, and just over two months younger daughter Charlise, was already yesterday's momentous decision set to go home to Gothenburg in mid-October.
- "The plan was to go home to Gothenburg and being with family and friends about it still was not any ice hockey, he says. And then I was going to sit in the stands at Scandinavium and see Frölunda play."
How hungry are you really on to play in Frölunda this fall again?
- "The more I think about it, the more hungry I get."
But he points out that there are many pieces that will fit in case he should be Frölunda-keeper again.
- "I do not get up to anything Frölunda. It should fit in sporting, the coach must have their say. It is not only to get into a complete team. It is also about economics."
You can not expect the same high salary in the NHL?
- "No, no, he says with a laugh. I think everyone understands that we do not require as much in salary. The major costs of Frolunda is insurance."
You would run started with your training camp now. How good are you in shape?
- "Physically I'm in great great shape. But technically and in the game itself is missing a part, even if there are good guys I train with."
When you think of to possibly play with Frolunda in the fall, what do you think?
- "Of course, it would be really fun to come home and see family and friends and everyone in Frölunda organization."
- And to play in front of fans at Scandinavium again.
Henrik Lundqvist on how he feels to return to Frölunda and Joel
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Lundqvist lured by playing in the top division
GOTHENBURG / NSW. Competition Authority's decision opens the door for the NHL All-Stars.
Now, Henrik Lundqvist get into the premier league.
And Rangers goalkeeper tempted to get home.
- "Of course it would be fun to play with my brother and come home to your family, friends, Frölunda and fans" he says to HockeyExpressen.se.
Elitserien may not prohibit NHL players during the lockout. It was the FCA clear information presented on Thursday.
This means that several league clubs can reinforce their troops. And hence the NHL stars can come to Sweden.
Frölunda've talked to several players in anticipation of a decision, including Henrik Lundqvist.
Set to ban Frolunda is interested to bring home "Henke - which in turn is interested to come home to Gothenburg.
- "I was set on that there would be something in the premier league. And so is this happening suddenly" ... he says to HockeyExpressen.se.
- "Of course it would be fun to play with my brother and come home to your family, friends, Frölunda and fans. But it came suddenly. I need to think a little bit and talk to all concerned. Above all, I must think about what is best for the Rangers, who is my employer."
"Take a real discussion"
- "In Frölunda I've mostly talked to my brother Joel. But now I have a real discussion with the club about what the conditions are."
30-year-old played in Frolunda during junior and senior time in Sweden.
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