Contract-extension talks between the New York Rangers and star goaltender Igor Shesterkin aren’t going effectively, apparently.
In accordance with Arthur Staple and Peter Baugh from The Athletic, sources say that the 2 sides are “not remotely shut” to agreeing on a brand new deal.
Shesterkin is getting into the ultimate season of a four-year, $22.67 million contract and will turn into an unrestricted free agent.
He posted a 36-17-2 file, 2.58 goals-against common and .912 save share over 55 video games final season.
“I like the workforce, I like the followers, so after all it will likely be nice to remain right here,” Shesterkin instructed reporters final Friday, in keeping with Staple and Baugh. “However you by no means know what’s going to occur.”
Shesterkin was a draft steal for the Rangers, who chosen him within the fourth spherical, 118th general, in 2014.
The 28-year-old from Moscow posted profession bests in the course of the 2021-22 season with a 2.07 GAA and .935 save share as he captured the Vezina Trophy and was a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy.
Shesterkin holds a profession 135-59-17 file, 2.43 GAA and .921 save share over 5 seasons with the Rangers.
