Igor Shesterkin was arguably the best player on the New York Rangers throughout their playoff run. Beyond facing a staggering 524 shots in 16 games, he earned an impressive .926 save percentage before being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals by the Florida Panthers.
Now, with the player going into unrestricted free agency at the end of the upcoming season, Igor Shesterkin is looking for a massive raise in his next contract. According to Mollie Walker of the New York Post, his agents and advisors are looking for a historic annual $12 million.
Despite this ask being the most for any NHL goaltender ever, many fans and analysts alike are not put off by this number. Shesterkin has proven highly valuable and has been declared worthy of the highest salary for any player in his position.
Provided Shesterkin's performance this year, he will undoubtedly get a massive raise when his contract term allows. If he and his camp can play their cards right, he will return to the ice as the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history.
