Insider's Post Suggests Igor Shesterkin Record-Breaking Signing To Be Done Soon

ESPN's hockey insider Kevin Weekes dropped an intriguing post on Twitter (X) late Thursday afternoon, which has some around the game thinking that the long-expected massive extension could be coming in short order for Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers.

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$ 11.5M ?#HockeyX pic.twitter.com/Zl4OKtCAgY
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) November 7, 2024

Weekes posted an image of the New York City skyline, along with the caption, simply, "$ 11.5M?"

Shesterkin has put himself in line to top Carey Price ($10.5M AAV) as the highest-paid goaltender in the history of the NHL, and the $11. 5 million annual number has been bandied about for the Rangers' netminder (though $12 million has also been out there).

But Weekes is known to drop some cheeky hints at an impending big breaking news story, so plenty of watchers are getting excited about this one.

Extension watch is on for Igor Shesterkin. Brace yourselves. #NHL #NYR
— Neil Smith (@NYCNeil) November 7, 2024

It has been quiet on the Eastern Front with Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers. Could something be brewing? #nyr @FullPressNHL @myNHLTradeRumor @RGSafePlay https://t.co/mPP659tOiy
— Jim Biringer (@JimBiringer) November 7, 2024

As the best player at the most important position, Shesterkin should hold out for max dollars at max term and accept nothing less, it's only right. https://t.co/NsoWwP9iiC
— Sean Cuthbert (@seanyhockey) November 7, 2024

Heading into Thursday night's action, Shesterkin had been downright incredible once again this season for the Blueshirts, posting a league-leading .933 save percentage and a 2.22 goals-against average, with a 6-2-1 mark. He has a career .921 Sv% in 5+ seasons.

Igor Shesterkin. pic.twitter.com/FiaZFudc3i
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 2, 2024

Asked #NYR Zac Jones about his confidence knowing Igor is behind him:

“Pay the man (pauses for laughter). He is the best goalie — hands down. There is nobody as good as Igor Shesterkin.”
— Jonny Lazarus (@JLazzy23) November 3, 2024

Let's just call the five-goal blowout he suffered at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night a mulligan. We don't think that'll put the kibosh any potential Shesterkin extension.