Lundqvist lands Rangers TV role with MSG Network
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King Henrik is back in New York - kind of.
Henrik Lundqvist is joining the broadcast team with MSG Network as a studio analyst for select New York Rangers games, the company announced Wednesday.
Lundqvist announced he will begin his new gig during Thursday's home opener.
For 15 years it was all about playing Rangers hockey, it’s now time to TALK Rangers hockey. Really happy to join @msgnetwork this season to discuss and stay connected to the game.
— Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist) October 13, 2021
See you tomorrow at 6pm at @msgnetwork #homeopener #LGR 🔴⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/2nTnY5zouR
The 39-year-old announced his retirement from the NHL over the summer as he was recovering from heart surgery.