Igor Shesterkin Signs Eight-Year Extension with Rangers

Igor Shesterkin has signed an eight-year, $92 million contract extension with the New York Rangers, making him the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history with an average annual salary of $11.5 million. This announcement comes on a tumultuous day for the Rangers, who also traded their captain, Jacob Trouba, to the Anaheim Ducks. Shesterkin, who will turn 29 this month, rejected a prior offer of $88 million over eight years, aiming for a deal that would surpass even Artemi Panarin's current Ranger salary. His performance has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 8-9-1 and a goals-against average of 3.05. Despite recent struggles, he has a strong career record, having led the Rangers to the Eastern Conference finals in the past two seasons. The Rangers hope that finalizing Shesterkin's contract will help him regain his top form as they navigate a challenging season.