Igor Shesterkin recently declined a significant contract extension offer worth $88 million over eight years, which would have given him an average annual salary of $11 million. Accepting this deal would have made him the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history; however, he feels he is worth even more. This decision is quite bold, but it seems the New York Rangers are open to negotiations.
In the meantime, the Rangers achieved a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings last night, with Shesterkin delivering a strong performance that caused considerable trouble for Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde, who praised him following the game. Despite Shesterkin’s exceptional talent, the Rangers will need to secure a Stanley Cup to truly validate that salary. Until that happens, some fans may still think that $11 million is too high, especially if there are no forwards or defensemen earning similar amounts.
