New York Rangers: Another honor for Henrik Lundqvist

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist is a finalist for the King Clancy Trophy

The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is given annually to a player who shows “Leadership qualities on and off the ice and humanitarian contributions within their community.”  Only one New York Rangers  player has ever won the award,  Adam Graves in 1994.   It could be two after Henrik Lundqvist was named as a finalist for the Trophy.

The Trophy was first awarded in 1988.  It replaced the Charlie Conacher Humanitarian Award and is named for Francis “King” Clancy, a former player, coach and executive.

This is the second straight season that Lundqvist is a finalist for the honor, won last season by Jason Zucker of the Minnesota Wild. This year the other finalists are Matt Dumba of the Minnesota Wild and P.K. Subban of the New Jersey Devils.

Each team nominates a player and the finalists and winner chosen by a committee of NHL executives.   The criteria for selection is:

• Clear and measurable positive impact on the community
• Investment of time and resources
• Commitment to a particular cause or community
• Commitment to the League’s community initiatives
• Creativity of programming
• Use of influence; engagement of others

Henrik Lundqvist has raised $3.2 million through the Henrik Lundqvist Foundation and is a chief spokesman for the Garden of Dreams Foundation. His foundation has been very active raising funds for COVID-19 relief.

Lundqvist previously won the Vezina Trophy in 2011-12, the only league-wide honor for the Hall of Fame bound goaltender.  He was also a first and second team All-Star twice in his career.

Lundqvist joins Artemi Panarin in the awards category. Panarin is a finalist for both the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Awards.

Congratulations to Henrik Lundqvist on this well-deserved honor.