Jermey Swayman's contract issues complicate things for Igor Shesterkin
One major question remains between the New York Rangers and Igor Shesterkin's contract extension as we enter the 2024-25 season.
According to a recent post from Mollie Walker of The New York Post, Shesterkin's camp is aiming for a contract as high as $12 Million a year, which would ultimately make him the highest paid goalie in NHL history.
It was also reported by David Pagnotta that both sides are set on getting a deal done.
«I know they had discussions at the start of the offseason, and very loose, just 'Let's make sure we're all on the same page, and we want to work towards a long-term extension,' which they do," David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period said.
However, it was reported that Shesterkin is waiting for Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman to sign a new contract extension, which will set the goalie market and ultimately determine Shesterkins next deal with the Rangers.
«You've got to imagine that Shesterkin's (new contract) is going to be based on his performance,» Pagnotta said. «(He will be) the highest-paid goaltender at the end of the day once Swayman gets his deal. «But I think he's waiting to see where that goes, how that plays out before they get too hard into a negotiation, but maybe they are now.»
If somehow Swayman secures a deal within the $8-10 Million range, it would be safe to assume that Shesterkin will be able to match that with his contract and possibly land closer to $10-12 million.
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