[ad_1] Jake Oettinger‘s new eight-year, $66 million extension with the Dallas Stars may have ripple effects on Igor Shesterkin‘s ongoing contract negotiations with the New York Rangers. Oettinger, along with Boston’s Jeremy Swayman and Ottawa’s Linus Ullmark, secured contracts in the $8.25 million range. The latest deal represents a firm pattern and sets a precedent…
[ad_1] Following news on Tuesday morning that New York Rangers’ goaltender Igor Shesterkin has rejected an $88 million offer from the team, reports are surfacing that the netminder might be pivoting completely on his ask. Related: Insider Says Shesterkin Rejects Highest Goalie Contract in NHL History Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects is tweeting that Shesterkin…
[ad_1] ESPN analyst and NHL insider Kevin Weekes reports that goaltender Igor Shesterkin has turned down another offer from the New York Rangers—this time a substantial deal worth $11 million per season. Weekes writes, “Igor has rejected the highest Goalie contract in @NHL history.” There were previous reports the Rangers have offered to better the…
[ad_1] NHL insider Elliotte Friedman discussed the drama unfolding between the New York Rangers and goaltender Igor Shesterkin on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast. Saying he believes the Rangers are confident they’ll get an extension done, the team is relying on one key point of leverage in negotiations. Shesterkin is entering the final year of…
[ad_1] TSN’s Pierre LeBrun sparked an intriguing debate on Thursday’s OverDrive when he floated a bold scenario involving the Toronto Maple Leafs. With Igor Shesterkin potentially resetting the market for goaltenders, LeBrun asked if the Leafs should consider pursuing him if they exit the playoffs early and Mitch Marner remains unsigned. “If the Leafs get…
[ad_1] TSN’s Pierre LeBrun has revealed another wrinkle when it comes to the situation unfolding in New York where the Rangers have been told there is a limited window to negotiate an extension with goaltender Igor Shesterkin. The netminder is looking to “reset the market” on goalies, which means he’s not taking a deal and…
[ad_1] Following news that goaltender Igor Shesterkin has set a deadline for the start of the season for the New York Rangers to negotiate a new contract, Adam Herman of Bleacher Report examined the dilemma facing the organization: they can’t afford to pay Shesterkin what he may demand, but they also can’t afford not to…
[ad_1] The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to look for a forward Aaron Portzline: On Wednesday, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said that trade talks with teams continue as they look to add a forward. It didn’t sound like anything was close. Igor Shesterkin on his contact situation Arthur Staple: New York Rangers goaltender Igor…
[ad_1] The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to look for a forward Aaron Portzline: On Wednesday, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said that trade talks with teams continue as they look to add a forward. It didn’t sound like anything was close. Igor Shesterkin on his contact situation Arthur Staple: New York Rangers goaltender Igor…
[ad_1] New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is experiencing a challenging season, marked by recent struggles and a .901 save percentage – the lowest among Ranger goalies with at least 31 starts since 2007-08. Despite a 13-10-1 record since returning from injury, his performance has fallen short of expectations. Renowned sports journalist Larry Brooks expressed…
