The New York Rangers are facing a pivotal moment that could change the course of the franchise and are making moves to secure a successful future. At the top of the Blueshirts' to-do list is an item that has to do with signing superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a long-term extension,

Henrik Lundqvist was in the same spot that the Rangers’ current star goalie, Igor Shesterkin, is in now: going into the final year of his contract.

The Rangers have indicated they would top $10.5 million. Would they go to $11.5 million? Or $12 million? Or $12.5 million? Or $13 million?

Rubenstein: "Igor's major advantage is that if he chooses to walk – and Drury only recoups a Draft pick for compensation – the Rangers are looking at five years of rebuilding. In that unlikely case, who does Drury have in the system by way of goaltending insurance?

All signs are pointing in the direction towards a monster contract extension for Igor Shesterkin with the New York Rangers.

Let’s start here: comparing Igor Shesterkin and Jeremy Swayman is not exactly apples to apples, as they say. But the […]