NHL Prospect Nils Lundkvist Reflects on Disappointing Season with Rangers In a candid interview with NHL.com, Rangers prospect Nils Lundkvist discusses his end-of-season media session, where he addressed the challenges he faced in his rookie campaign. Lundkvist, a highly touted defenseman, struggled to make an impact in the NHL, playing in just 16 games. The Swedish-born player is expected to return to the AHL next season, where he can refine his skills and work towards a more significant role with the Rangers. With a focus on personal growth and development, Lundkvist is looking to use the offseason to improve his game and make a stronger bid for a spot on the Rangers roster in the future.