Player Discussion Igor Shesterkin

[lakeshirts37]

If the cap goes up to the rumored amount in short order ($95+), then I'm absolutely re-signing him to 11-12.

People keep pointing out winning with average goaltending but this team has been reliant on goaltending since the 2005 lockout which is a MAJOR culture change for this team. I don't suddenly expect them to become like the 2010 Blackhawks just because we've reallocated his cap hit to filling out the roster, which is not something I trust Drury to do considering this teams 5v5 and defensive woes.

The bottom will drop out real quick without Igor there, and don't expect another rebuild via blowing up the core either cause we all know that ain't happening either. You'll get a retool with Igor.

11-12 is still way too much for a goalie

 

[CLW]

11-12 is still way too much for a goalie

The ONLY reason Igor asked for that is that it's the New York Rangers. Drury is crazy for offering 11 million in the first place.

 

[Captain Monglobster]

Sign and trade with a western conference team. His talent is not the issue, its the goalie position in the modern game. You dont need a Roy, Brodeur, Belfour to win the cup anymore. And you dont need to handcuff your salary cap with another bloated contract that will last well into their 30s.

 

[xsniper11x]

You can’t help but wonder what would the Avs, Oilers, VGK, Wild or any other western contender that emerged potentially give up at the deadline for Shesty at a $2.8mm cap hit? Or even a sleeper team like UTA or LA who would be willing to extend him outright?