Rangers Bet Big on Shesterkin with Record $92M Contract
The New York Rangers have signed goalie Igor Shesterkin to an eight-year contract extension with an $11.5 million average annual value. While long-term goalie contracts are risky due to the position's volatility, Shesterkin's elite performance makes him a worthwhile investment for the Rangers, who are in a win-now mode. The deal's value is considered reasonable given the expected rise in the NHL salary cap, though concerns remain about how the contract will age. The contract is graded B-plus for value and A for fit.