Locking up Lundqvist

After months of speculation about a long-term contract extension the Rangers and goalie Henrik Lundqvist last Wednesday. It was important for the Rangers to sign Lundqvist to a long-term deal because he has played a vital role in their success the last 3 seasons since making the roster out of camp. Lundqvist and agent Don Meehan were working diligently trying to strike a deal with Rangers GM Glen Sather since December. They didn't want it to get to the point where Lundqvist finished the season without a contract in place. This contract stabilizes the Rangers at goaltender until after Lundqvist's 30th brithday. The move was much needed for the team especially because it could rejuvinate Lundqvist, which is important for the stretch for the playoffs. The Rangers are in the middle of the mix here in the Eastern Conference, with a clear head for Henrik Lunqvist and a few players coming back from injury, this can perhaps impel them to the playoffs and possibly even further.