G Igor Shestyorkin (2014, 118th, NYR)

[Merrrlin]

That was awesome. No hesitation, lots of confidence. The only proper mindset in competitive sports.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

The NBC hype for Shestyorkin before, during and after that game was crazy. I don't think I've ever seen them hype up a young Ranger like that, especially for a debut.

However, I heard a number of people saying that was our most anticipated prospect debut since Leetch, so it might've been deserved.

 

[DuklaNation]

What is the official English spelling of his surname? I thought it was Shesterkin.

 

[5cotland]

What is the official English spelling of his surname? I thought it was Shesterkin.

His name is actually spelt Shestyorkin.

I really dont understand why they spell it Shesterkin.

 

[EdJovanovski]

https://www.tsn.ca/video/button-s-t...cts-when-will-the-top-5-be-in-the-nhl~1870861
https://www.tsn.ca/russian-players-...ranking-of-nhl-affiliated-prospects-1.1424251

#1 NHL Prospect on Craig Button's List

 

[Calad]

His name is actually spelt Shestyorkin.

I really dont understand why they spell it Shesterkin.

As far as I understand, It is spelled Shestyorkin in Russian/Slavic but the 'yo' doesnt have a direct translation to english and the most comprable sound is an 'e'.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think he is the best prospect not in the NHL, but it’s a Button list, so take it with a pinch of salt. Kravtsov was listed as #1 a year ago. Button might’ve gotten this one right, but he’s not a reliable source on prospects, in my opinion.

 

[Ingvar]

As far as I understand, It is spelled Shestyorkin in Russian/Slavic but the 'yo' doesnt have a direct translation to english and the most comprable sound is an 'e'.

I think the closest pronunciation to Russian would be Shesteorkin/Shestiorkin, where you say ‘e/i’ sound really fast. Makes it even more painful to write though.

 

[Alluckks]

Here I come into a thread thinking "this is a prospect that has been doing so well and just got a win in his first game and looked pretty good doing it, should be a fun thread to read!"

I should've known better, just a bunch of whining and complaining lol

 

[QJL]

His name is actually spelt Shestyorkin.

I really dont understand why they spell it Shesterkin.

It’s obviously the player’s choice.

Why does Jesper Fasth prefer Jesper Fast? Because it was his decision.

 

[5cotland]

It’s obviously the player’s choice.

Why does Jesper Fasth prefer Jesper Fast? Because it was his decision.

Jesper Fasth legally changed his name to Fast.

 

[QJL]

Jesper Fasth legally changed his name to Fast.

What makes you think the Rangers decided what to put on Igor’s jersey? Do you honestly think it was their decision?

To think a player doesn’t have control over their last name seems like an absurd stretch.

 

[Kshahdoo]

As far as I understand, It is spelled Shestyorkin in Russian/Slavic but the 'yo' doesnt have a direct translation to english and the most comprable sound is an 'e'.

Shesterkin sounds pretty close to Russian prononciation, if you place a stress on er. Russian ёр sounds similar to, say, ur in words like turn. As far as I understand, er sounds the same way as ur, if sressed.

 

[5cotland]

What makes you think the Rangers decided what to put on Igor’s jersey? Do you honestly think it was their decision?

When I said they I didnt necessarily mean NYR, I just meant in general.

His Russian jersey's always said Shestyorkin and he was always know as that so was just curious as to why his name changed to Shesterkin.

 

[QJL]

When I said they I didnt necessarily mean NYR, I just meant in general.

His Russian jersey's always said Shestyorkin and he was always know as that so was just curious as to why his name changed to Shesterkin.

This is actually quite common with Russian players. Denis Gurianov is actually Denis Guryanov. Evgeni Malkin is actually Yevgeni Malkin. I think it’s time we all get over Russian name changes.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

 

[doomscroll]

Kreider and Georgiev will be good sales at the deadline.

 

[slumpy43]

He saw a lot of rubber tonight...3 GA on 49 shots, 0.939 SVS. Pretty good start

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He saw a lot of rubber tonight...3 GA on 49 shots, 0.939 SVS. Pretty good start

He was excellent. The first goal he could've held onto the initial save, and might've wanted back. The second was a missed penalty in front that allowed such a wide open deflection, and obviously nothing he could do on that. The third was an own goal from Trouba. That was the worst defensive game we might've played all season, and thats saying a lot. We were actually outplayed, despite scoring 6. The difference was the goaltending. With a different goalie in there, it could've been a loss.

If Quinn plays this guy consistently and doesn't try to give all the goalies the same playing time, he might take us to the playoffs. Hank and Georgiyev aren't bad, but Shestyorkin is a complete difference maker.

 

[Caser]

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Now the big question... will he set foot in the AHL again? Or will Georgiev be dealt really soon.

His performance last night was outstanding.

I know rolling 3 goalies isn't ideal but right now it seems like Shesty is the best option in net.

 

[Calad]

Now the big question... will he set foot in the AHL again? Or will Georgiev be dealt really soon.

His performance last night was outstanding.

I know rolling 3 goalies isn't ideal but right now it seems like Shesty is the best option in net.

He's been great, but I'm guessing he will be shuttled back and forth to make sure he gets starts

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Hank is starting the next game with Georgiyev as the backup.

Winning doesn’t matter. Trying to keep two inferior players happy is what matters to this team.

 

[QJL]

Hank is starting the next game with Georgiyev as the backup.

Winning doesn’t matter. Trying to keep two inferior players happy is what matters to this team.

Shesty has give up one goal in each game he should’ve stopped. It’s not like they are taking out a perfect goaltender.

I agree he’s the best option to win games but to thinking he’s going to start every game the rest of the season is totally absurd. This is the NHL. Goalies rotate. He’s definitely put himself in position to start a majority of games to close out the season. Even if (when) Igor wins the starting job next season, he’s going to play 2/3 of games. Get used to it.

Lundqvist has always played well against the Blues.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Shesty has give up one goal in each game he should’ve stopped. It’s not like they are taking out a perfect goaltender.

I agree he’s the best option to win games but to thinking he’s going to start every game the rest of the season is totally absurd. This is the NHL. Goalies rotate. He’s definitely put himself in position to start a majority of games to close out the season. Even if (when) Igor wins the starting job next season, he’s going to play 2/3 of games. Get used to it.

Lundqvist has always played well against the Blues.

Do you mean, he had to stop MacKinnon's breakway?