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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin gets extension, sets record for goalie pay
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Igor Shesterkin became the NHL's highest-paid goaltender when he and the New York Rangers agreed to an eight-year, $92 million extension on Friday, according to multiple reports .
The news caps a busy day for the slumping Rangers , who earlier traded captain Jacob Trouba and his $8 million cap hit to the Anaheim Ducks . The Rangers announced the eight-year deal on Saturday, though not the money figures.
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Shesterkin's new contract, which kicks in next season, was first reported on Friday by NHL Network's Kevin Weekes .
Shesterkin's $11.5 million cap hit moves him past Carey Price ($10.5 million), who's injured and hasn't played since 2021-22. The previous top pay among active goalies is Florida Panthers 2024 Stanley Cup winner Sergei Bobrovsky , who averages $10 million.
Shesterkin, who reportedly earlier turned down an eight-year, $88 million deal, won the Vezina Trophy in 2021-22 in his first full season as a No. 1 goaltender. The 28-year-old ranks second in overall wins the last three-plus seasons (117) and took New York to the top regular-season record and the Eastern Conference final last season.
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Though his numbers are down this season, the Rangers rely on him a lot. He has faced the third-most shots in the league and has played fewer games than the leaders.
Shesterkin is in the final year of a four-year, $22.67 million contract. He's the latest goalie to get a significant raise this season.
The Boston Bruins ' Jeremy Swayman received an eight-year, $66 million contract before the season. Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger got the same figure in his extension, and Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark , acquired from the Bruins during the summer, has matched their $8.25 million cap hit.
This story has been updated with new information.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New York Rangers' Igor Shesterkin agrees to record goalie contract
