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Shesterkin Sets 'Stanley Cup' Standard as Rangers Open New Era

The goalie set the bar as he enters year one of a $92 million contract under Mike Sullivan following sweeping offseason changes.

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

Overview

  • Igor Shesterkin answered "Stanley Cup" when asked about the New York Rangers' expectations for 2025-26, as reported from training camp on Sept. 19.
  • New York replaced Peter Laviolette with two-time Cup winner Mike Sullivan, moved on from Chris Kreider, Jacob Trouba, Ryan Lindgren and K'Andre Miller, and added defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov.
  • Shesterkin is coming off a down 2024-25 with a 27-29-5 record, a 2.86 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage as he begins the first season of his eight-year, $92 million extension.
  • The team signaled a culture shift with J.T. Miller named captain and a "No B.S." mantra, and Shesterkin praised Sullivan's blunt approach to practice.
  • Training camp work continues ahead of the Oct. 7 opener against the Penguins, with an early look at Adam Fox skating alongside Gavrikov.