Rangers Sign Shesterkin to Record $92M Extension

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 value of $11.5 million. This extension comes after the Rangers traded captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks, which freed up cap space for Shesterkin's deal. Shesterkin, who is 28 years old and a former Vezina Trophy winner, has been a standout performer for the Rangers, boasting a .920 save percentage and a 2.47 goals-against average since his debut in 2020. Despite a challenging start to the current season, his long-term deal secures a key piece in the Rangers' roster stability, as emphasized by General Manager Chris Drury. The extension surpasses Carey Price's previous record deal, reflecting Shesterkin's importance to the team and the league. The deal, however, does not include no-trade or no-movement clauses, allowing the Rangers flexibility in managing their roster in future seasons.