Rangers Start consultation on Contract with Top Goalie
The New York Rangers are actively negotiating a new contract with their star goaltender, Igor Shesterkin.
With key players like defenseman K’Andre Miller and forward Alex Lafreniere nearing the end of their contracts, the Rangers’ priority is to secure Shesterkin, who is pivotal to their success.
The Vezina Trophy winner has consistently performed at a high level, winning 35 games or more in each of the past three seasons. At 28, he remains in his prime, boasting a career record of 135 wins, a 2.43 goals against average (GAA), and a .921 save percentage. His exceptional play continued in the recent playoffs, where he led the team to the conference finals, winning 10 of 16 games with a 2.34 GAA and .927 save percentage.
Given Shesterkin’s crucial role and elite performance, the Rangers are eager to finalize a long-term deal.
After a slow start to negotiations this summer, Shesterkin recently indicated that his agent is now in discussions with the team. While he could not provide specific details, Shesterkin emphasized his focus on preparing for the upcoming season and expressed optimism about the progress of the contract talks. This development suggests that meaningful progress is being made towards securing Shesterkin’s future with the Rangers.
