Report: Shesterkin Turns Down Massive Record-Setting Offer From Rangers

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We had been hearing throughout the summer that New York Rangers star goaltender Igor Shesterkin was looking to break the bank and become the highest-paid goalie in hockey history. According to insider Kevin Weekes, the Rangers gave him that opportunity with their latest contract offer, but Shesterkin turned down the massive $88 million deal. **Breaking News** 🚨 📰 I’m told the Stanley Cup contending & cap spending @NYRangers offer of $88M / 11M AAV has been rejected by G Shesterkin. Igor has rejected the highest Goalie contract in @NHL history from #NYR . #HockeyX pic.twitter.com/assw8DGUH1— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) October 8, 2024The eight-year offer at $11 million AAV would have moved Shesterkin past the current record-holder for goalies, Carey Price, whose deal was worth $10.5 million annually.We had received reports over the offseason that Shesterkin was looking for a contract that would smash the record, with a $12 million per year price tag, and this latest report indicates that that just might be the case.He is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the season as his 4-year, $5.67 million AAV deal comes to an end.The 28-year-old was the Vezina Trophy winner in 2021-22 and has a career .921 save percentage with a 2.43 goals-against average. He has started an average of 55 games per season over the past three years on Broadway and has posted a career mark of 135-59-17 over his five NHL seasons. Last year, the Russian-born keeper led the Rangers to the President's Trophy with the best record in the league, as he went 36-17-2 with a .912 Sv% and a 2.58 GAA.Photo: © Geoff Burke-Imagn Images ...

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