NEW YORK — New York RangersThe goaltender has reached an agreement with their manager who will be limiting the use of their agent. Igor ShesterkinA 4-year contract.
Rangers general manager Chris DruryThe agreement was not disclosed and it was officially announced Monday. According to New York Post, the contract is worth an average $5.6 million annually.
Shesterkin (25 years old) played in 35 games last season for the Rangers during their 16-14-3 campaign. Shesterkin was a netminder with a 2.62 goal against record and an impressive 9.16 percent save percentage. Moscow’s native had two shutouts. Moscow native played parts of 47 NHL season games and had a 26-16-3 record.
The Rangers drafted him in the fourth round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. His future is bright as the Rangers rebuild. He showed some brilliance and flashes last year but he also had his down-nights with rivals. New York IslandersOne of them.
On the opening night of last season, he lost to the Islanders by 4-1. Six goals were allowed to Islanders by him on April 20.
Shesterkin will be the Rangers’ starting pitcher for the new season. Barring any trades, he will continue to be the starter in the new season. Alexandar GeorgievHe was 25 and played 8-7-2 last season. His GAA was 2.71.
Gerard Gallant will take over David Quinn’s place in New York after last year’s playoff failure.
The Associated Press contributed the following report.