All-Star Cam Talbot looks back on his time with Henrik Lundqvist and the NY Rangers

All-Star Cam Talbot looks back on his time with Henrik Lundqvist and the NY Rangers

Author: The Athletic January 27, 2022 Duration: 38:09

Cam Talbot returns to SFTS to talk about his twins, his recent injury, his first All-Star Game selection, learning from King Henrik Lundqvist and getting to witness Friday’s Lundqvist No. 30 jersey retirement ceremony before the Rangers face the Wild.

Plus Mike provides his weekly update on the Wild, as Minnesota prepares for their road trip to Manhattan, Long Island and Chicago.


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