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Igor Shesterkin Sets Stanley Cup Bar as Rangers Open Camp

Starting his record eight-year deal, the goalie endorsed Mike Sullivan’s approach to a reset in New York.

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) during the second period against the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Asked for his 2025–26 expectation on Friday, Shesterkin answered "Stanley Cup."
  • Shesterkin praised new coach Mike Sullivan’s demanding style and said the team is focused on a fresh start after last season.
  • He enters the first season of an eight-year, $92 million extension following a down year statistically at .905 save percentage, 2.86 GAA, and a 27-29-5 record.
  • Early camp looks have Adam Fox working with newcomer Vladislav Gavrikov, whom Shesterkin called a smart, two-way defender.
  • Coach Mike Sullivan said Artemi Panarin is day-to-day with a lower-body issue and labeled the move precautionary early in camp.