Confirmed Signing with Link: [NYR] Igor Shesterkin signs extension with Rangers (4 years, $5.666M AAV)

[Saitama]

I think I would have preferred taking a chance on him long-term. I've seen enough of him to think it would be a good risk to take. Oh well, we'll see what happens I guess!

 

[Saitama]

@Crazy Cizikas He said "good for NYR to get out at 36-37". Obviously making the assumption that we'll re-sign him once this one is done. You're just arguing for no reason.

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

Seems like a good deal. Hopefully Lou locks in Sorokin for a year or two and then gives him a Shesterkin-like contract.

Those two good friends battling against each other for the next half-decade will be a treat for NY hockey fans.

 

[Crazy Cizikas]

He said "good for NYR to get out at 36-37". Obviously making the assumption that we'll re-sign him once this one is done. You're just arguing for no reason.

He could go to any team at 29 for any duration. He’s not signed with the Rangers beyond four seasons. How can you assume that I assume an assumption is irrefutable fact?

 

[TGWL]

Considering the other deals today this doesn’t look great. Now I’m really curious to see where Sorokin comes in.

Much less. He doesn't have much of a leg to stand on being that he still has not taken the starting position. Regardless of how he's played, I see a 2 year deal happening here where he's gaining some more games this year before taking the starting role the following season - which he'll then cash in after that. Also, NYR are pretty much up against the wall here and Igor knows it. What are they going to do? Replace him from within? We've been waiting on him for a long time.

 

[Baby Punisher]

It seems to me that Shesterkin wanted to get paid and not give up any free agency years. I can live with this deal. Too many people get hung up on what might happen 5 or 6 years down the road. Worry about the next 4. I would like to see him start 60 games a season without being injured too. 4 years is a perfect term for both parties.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

IDK, the contract seems fine to me? Shesterkin wasn't going to extend more than that for a few million, and long term goaltender contracts are scary.

Yeah, I"m with you. From the outside looking in obviously but seems like a win-win for both team and player. It also allows everyone to take the temperature of the market 4 years from now when the cap should be more pliable.

 

[The Real JT]

That deal will look really good in a year or two.

Might not look so good in 4 years, though.

No offense but that makes no sense.

If you think he's that good then this deal will only get better with age. Although goalies can be a crapshoot, there's no reason to think that the first years of this deal will be better than the last ones.

Take a side. Any side.

 

[Kranix]

cap going up each year next 4 years though so maybe it's okay

 

[One Winged Angel]

No offense but that makes no sense.

If you think he's that good then this deal will only get better with age. Although goalies can be a crapshoot, there's no reason to think that the first years of this deal will be better than the last ones.

Take a side. Any side.

He’ll be 29 by the time the deal ends. It’ll be fine.

The concern about what he could get on his next deal if he plays well is a very legitimate one though.

 

[Bounces R Way]

As promising as he has looked I'm not sure many teams would have the appetite to make a long term commitment on a young goaltender with 47GP.

 

[Leafs87]

Small sample size but I don’t know if there’s any other young goalie I’d take over him at the current time. He was unreal

 

[Chardo]

He’ll be 29 by the time the deal ends. It’ll be fine.

The concern about what he could get on his next deal if he plays well is a very legitimate one though.

Or he could be nothing special the next 4 years and not command huge money afterward.

 

[Chardo]

Small sample size but I don’t know if there’s any other young goalie I’d take over him at the current time. He was unreal

League is littered with goalies who were awesome in a small sample then came back to earth.

 

[and 99 others]

Absolutely mortified this is a 4 year deal. Would much prefer 6.5 x 8.

I would have preferred 8 years at $775K but apparently contract negotiations involve two parties looking out for their best interests.

 

[One Winged Angel]

Or he could be nothing special the next 4 years and not command huge money afterward.

And the Rangers could move on $5.66m wouldn’t hurt them.

 

[Avaholic29]

Shesterkin is a beast, I’m sure he will live up to this number pretty easily.

 

[Chardo]

And the Rangers could move on $5.66m wouldn’t hurt them.

I'm not saying he won't live up to this contract. I'm saying it's not a given that his next contract will be way more.

 

[Chardo]

Now let's see what Lou pulls off with Sorokin.

 

[Canes]

Honestly re-signing Shesterkin was going to be a gamble either way. I think this is kinda on the high end at the moment but ultimately fair given Shesterkin's upside but limited NHL history. If he's truly elite by the end of the contract NYR will have no trouble paying him as long as they're not in cap hell.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Doesn’t need to buy any. The next deal he’ll get at 29 will be for 7-8 years. Good for NYR to get out of it at 36-37 years old.

....and hopefully that's a deal the Rangers run away from. I don't want to see a long term goalie deal for anyone.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

I bet the point of contention with this contract was the 66 cents per year

 

[EastVillageBlues]

Wow that's a lot for an unproven rookie.

 

[SML2]

Did anyone stop and think that maybe Shesterkin is the one who wants the 4 year deal? Why would you go long woth the flat cap? Bet on yourself, outperform this deal, and get the 8x10+ when it's contract time again. Meanwhile NYR have to hope one of their G prospects come through so they don't get stuck up at the contract table of its not in their interest.

 

[Jersey Girl]

Now let's see what Lou pulls off with Sorokin.

Yes this is a great point. Hopefully Lou doesn’t find a way to sign Sorokin to a much more team friendly contract.