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.

After a stellar performance against the Red Wings on Monday night by Igor Shesterkin, Derek Lalonde is confident that the super star goalie deserves a big pay day.

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

Considering how much leverage Shesterkin already had in these negotiations, it can only diminish or skyrocket from here.

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.

Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde dropped an eye-catching take about Igor Shesterkin's contract following a loss to the Rangers.

Igor Shesterkin turned down a Rangers offer that would’ve made him the highest-paid goalie in NHL history. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reported on Tuesday that the star Russian netminder rejected an

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 signing a contract extension from the Rangers during this season is reportedly not out of the question.