Lundqvist posts farewell to Girardi: 'You are the definition of a warrior'

Dan Girardi will be greatly missed by the face of the New York Rangers.

That would be franchise goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who took to Instagram on Wednesday to bid farewell to the defenseman in light of the team's announcement that Girardi's contract will be bought out.

The caption reads as follows:

For 11 years you have left everything you had in front of me. The way you competed and paid the price night in and night out inspired me more than you know. Will miss you on and off the ice. To me you are the definition of a warrior and I will ALWAYS appreciate what you have done for me and our team over the years. Thank you G!!!

During their time together as Rangers, Girardi and Lundqvist went to three Eastern Conference Finals, a Stanley Cup Final, and the 2012 NHL All-Star Game.