Igor Shesterkin Takes Massive Pay Cut Despite $12 Million Dollar Contract Demand
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Peter Baugh of The Athletic has speculated that when New York and Igor Shesterkin come to the table to discuss pay and term for the goalie, if Shesterkin will do GM Chris Drury a solid.
Will he take a hometown discount to stay in New York, while giving the team a break on cap space, despite being considered the top goalie in the NHL?
As the team will have to sign
K'Andre Miller and Alexis Lafreniere, the team will face financial challenges to do so.
Baugh referenced his colleague, Arthur Staple of The Athletic who suggested that Shesterkin's next pay raise could yield him 14% of the salary cap, or $12.94 Million AAV.
Given Shesterkin's elite status, it'll be difficult to negotiate down, unless he is willing to take a paycut.
This contract could realize Shesterkin's goals of maximizing his earning's as a UFA in the NHL.
If the Rangers are unable to meet Shesterkin's demands other teams in the league could offer him top dollar. Top-tier goalies are hard to come by lately.
At 28 years old, the goalie recorded a .912 save percentage, 2.58 GAA, four shutouts, and a 36-17-2 record.
His career totals are a .921 save percentage, 2.43 GAA, 15 shutouts, and a 135-59-17 record in 213 NHL Games.
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