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4mo ago

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.

Overview

  • 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.