Eli Manning Sends a Message to NHL Legend Upon Jersey Retirement: ‘The Only Thing That Rivals The Greatness of Your Career is the Greatness of Your Hair’
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NHL legend Henrik Lundqvist hung up his ice skates last year. The Swedish hockey player has had a very successful career. He was the last guest of the season on the Giants’ YouTube show. Eli Manning hosted it. Lundqvist’s team honored his well-decorated career. The New York Rangers have decided to retire the number 30 jersey worn by Henrik.
Eli Manning sent him a special message through Twitter to congratulate Lundqvist on the honor. After being featured on ‘The Eli Manning Show’ on the Giants’ YouTube channel, it seems like both the athletes have formed a bond.
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New York Rangers honor the career of Henrik Lundqvist
Henrik Lundqvist started his journey in the National Hockey League in the year 2005. Before that, Lundqvist played in the Swedish Hockey League. He was a seventh-round, 205th overall pick by Frölunda HC.
Lundqvist played with the New York Rangers for 15 seasons. During that tenure, he became the greatest goalkeeper in the history of the team. Henrik owns the frame record of 459 wins. He also has the record for most games played by a goaltender at 887 and 64 shutouts.
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The Swedish native was arguably one of the best goalkeepers in the NHL. His accomplishments got him the nickname “The King.” The Rangers decided to honor King Lundqvist by retiring his number 30 jersey. In sports, retiring a jersey is one of the biggest honors a player can get. Lundqvist’s name and number hang proudly in the world’s most famous arena. Sports fans can check out the monument at the New York Rangers home, the Madison Square Garden.
Eli Manning congratulates Henrik Lundqvist
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Henrik Lundqvist has become good friends with Eli Manning. Both of them had a fun time during the Giants’ YouTube show. Recently Eli also put out a tweet to congratulate Lundqvist. “The only thing that rivals the greatness of your Rangers career is the greatness of your hair. Congrats Henrik on tonight’s jersey.”
The only thing that rivals the greatness of your Rangers career is the greatness of your hair. Congrats Henrik on tonight’s jersey retirement! pic.twitter.com/sxH53iFNHW
— Eli Manning (@EliManning) January 28, 2022
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It is true, Lundqvist has amazing hair. Eli Manning joined the Rangers and hockey fans all over the world to congratulate the former goalie. Henrik Lundqvist’s name will be remembered for generations to come. What is your favorite Lundqvist moment?
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