Regarded as one of the top goaltenders in hockey, Shesterkin, who won the Vezina Trophy in 2021–22, boasts a career record of 137-59-18 with a 2.43 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage.

Kevin Weekes of ESPN reported that Shesterkin rejected an eight-year, $88 million contract from the Rangers and doubled down on the fact that he will eventually become the highest paid goalie in NHL history.

These are rare moments in the NHL — the possibility of one of the game's true superstars hitting free agency. That's certainly not impossible following the revelation that Shesterkin turned down a record-setting eight-year deal worth $88 million ($11 million average annual value), first reported by ESPN's Kevin Weekes earlier this month.

Despite the 2024-25 season being underway, the New York Rangers will still try and sign Igor Shesterkin to a huge extension.

Zibanejad had only one shot on goal through the first two Rangers games. He doubled that in the first period and finished the game with five shots. One came on an empty net, giving him his first goal of the year, and he also had a pair of primary assists.

Igor Shesterkin made 31 saves, Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers defeated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Monday night.

The New York Rangers are off to a strong start in the 2024-25 NHL season, posting a 3-0-1 record through four games, bolstered by standout performances from stars like Artemi Panarin, Adam Fox and Chris Kreider.

As extensions for star goalies continue happening, how will this impact the negotiations between Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers?