Igor Shesterkin's price for new contract Revealed

With an impressive 2.28 goals-against average and a remarkable .927 save percentage, Shesterkin's talent between the pipes didn't go unnoticed.

As the star Russian goalie gears up for the upcoming season, his contract negotiations are already generating buzz. Shesterkin, who will be an unrestricted free agent after next season, is eyeing a significant extension with the Rangers. Reportedly, his camp is aiming for a hefty salary increase, potentially surpassing Artemi Panarin's $11.6 million annual paycheck.

According to Mollie Walker of the New York Post, talks could revolve around a $12 million average annual value (AAV) for Shesterkin's next contract. If this figure materializes, it could set a new benchmark for goaltender salaries in the NHL.

The Rangers have a history of investing generously in their netminders, with notable examples like Henrik Lundqvist's lucrative seven-year, $59.5 million deal inked in 2013. Now, with Shesterkin's impending contract negotiations, the Rangers might be poised to make another substantial financial commitment to secure their next superstar goalie.

Is Shesterkin on the brink of becoming one of the highest-paid goaltenders in NHL history? The answer might lie in the upcoming negotiations as the Rangers decide whether to open the checkbook for their prized netminder.