Right Call for Rangers to Extend Lundqvist?

Looks like goaltender Henrik Lundqvist isn't leaving New York anytime soon. The franchise goalie for the New York Rangers has been signed to a seven-year contract extension. It carries an $8.5 million cap hit and a no-movement clause.

Rangers president and GM Glen Sather said about Lundqvist, "Since his arrival in New York in 2005, Henrik has consistently been one of the elite goaltenders in the NHL. He is a proud representative and class of this organization and we are excited to have him remain as a cornerstone of the franchise."

The 31-year-old goaltender has struggled to find his game so far this season. He is only 8-11-0 with a 2.51 GAA and .917 Save percentage. Cam Talbot played in the last two games while Lundqvist sat out.

However, the Rangers have been shaped by Henrik Lundqvist since his debut in the 2005-06 season. His new contract will make him the highest paid goaltender, passing the Bruins' Tuukka Rask, who makes $7.5 million next season.

So the question concerning this is: Did the Rangers make the right call? He is considered the face of the Rangers and without him, this Rangers team would fall flat. Even though he has struggled this season, you can't count this season against his other seasons. He's a phenomenal goaltender and he's able to keep the Rangers in game. That said, this was the right move. I understand that Cam Talbot is taking the spotlight right now, but long-term, Lundqvist is the real deal with this team. Once he finds his game, he'll be able to keep this Rangers team in it. If Lundqvist is called "The King," the New York Rangers are "his kingdom" and that kingdom will only look better thanks to his play and his wit to keep them in the games.