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Breaking Down The Net, Part 1

By Andrew Slawson

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1. First we’ll start off in New York. Henrik Lundqvist is looking for a new deal after this season, and I expect him to be on top of his game, and would not be surprised to see the King hit numbers like he did in 2011-2012 when he won the Vezina. Lundqvist anchored the net in 43 of the 48 regular season games, and played in all 12 playoff games.

Lundqvist put up great numbers this season posting a 2.05 goals against average, a save percentage of .926%, and held a record of 24-16-3. Despite playing so well in the playoffs, the Rangers offense wasn’t in key and they fell in the second round to the Eastern Conference Champion Boston Bruins.

Lundqvist has done his job well in New York, and he’s looking for a new contract when the season is over. I expect him to nearly perfect this season. With Martin Biron behind him on the bench, he has shown he can play well, but his ice time was cut short last season.

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