Rangers Sign Igor Shesterkin to Record-Breaking $92M Contract Extension

The eight-year deal makes the 28-year-old the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history, as New York clears cap space with key roster moves.

Igor Shesterkin has agreed to an eight-year, $92 million contract extension with the New York Rangers, carrying an annual average value of $11.5 million, the highest ever for an NHL goaltender.
The deal surpasses Carey Price’s 2017 record-setting contract and secures Shesterkin through the 2032-33 season.
The extension follows the Rangers' trade of captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks, clearing $8 million in cap space to facilitate the signing.
Shesterkin, a former Vezina Trophy winner, has been a cornerstone for the Rangers, though his current season statistics have dipped compared to previous years.
General Manager Chris Drury emphasized the importance of solidifying Shesterkin’s future as part of the team’s long-term strategy, with additional roster adjustments expected.