Igor Shesterkin is on track to become the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history. Shesterkin and the New York Rangers have agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $92 million. according to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes and Emily Kaplan.
The 28-year-old Shesterkin, a Vezina Trophy winner, has been one of the best goaltenders in the NHL over the past four seasons. From 2021 to 2024, Shesterkin has recorded 79.5 goals above average, according to Natural Stat Trick. This led the NHL, and his .921 save percentage was second among regular starters.
In 2022, Shesterkin won the Vezina Trophy after a stellar season in which he saved 44.8 goals above average, 15 goals more than the next closest goaltender.
This season, Shesterkin has recorded 4.52 goals saved above average, with a .908 save percentage. Shesterkin wasn’t as dominant as usual, but that was partly due to the play of the team in front of him.
Shesterkin’s contract extension takes effect at the start of the 2025-26 season and surpasses Carey Price’s eight-year, $84 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens, the richest for a goaltender of NHL history. The star guard’s new deal will carry an AAV of $11.5 million against the salary cap.
As contracts continue to roll in throughout the 2024-25 season, you can track the most notable ones right here on CBS Sports.
Igor Shesterkin signs historic deal with Rangers
Shesterkin has reportedly signed a contract that will pay him an average of $11.5 million per season through the 2032-33 season. Winner of the 2022 Vezina Trophy, Shesterkin has proven that he is one of the best goaltenders in the world and he will be paid like that.
Moving from Henrik Lundqvist to Igor Shesterkin is the type of net stability most franchises can only dream of. All that’s left for the Rangers to do is hoist a Stanley Cup with Shesterkin in front of the post.
Vegas signs Brayden McNabb to three-year extension
The Golden Knights signed the veteran defenseman for three more years at a reasonable $3.65 million per year. McNabb has been a key part of this Vegas blue line for some time now, and the Golden Knights have five defensemen signed through the 2026-27 season.
Five more years of Jake McCabe in Toronto
Since his acquisition by the Maple Leafs in 2023, McCabe has provided some stability to Toronto’s blue line. The veteran defenseman moves the puck well and can also provide offensive help from time to time, and the Leafs have now locked him up through the 2028-29 season for an average annual value of $4.51 million.
Theodore stays in Vegas long term
The Golden Knights are no strangers to making bold decisions, and shelling out big money to maintain one of the best blue lines in the league certainly qualifies. Theodore has been one of the most underrated defenders in the league for some time, but starting next season his salary will reflect his value.
The Blues locked up one of their best young players throughout the 2026-27 season, and they did it at an affordable price. Neighbors, the No. 26 overall pick of 2020 NHL Draft, scored 27 goals in 77 games last season. St. Louis is counting on Neigbours to be a key part of its forward group going forward.
Jake Oettinger signs eight-year extension with Dallas
Oettinger struggled a bit during the 2023-24 season, but he really upped his game in the playoffs. In 19 playoff appearances, Oettinger posted a .913 save percentage while saving 4.1 goals above average, according to Natural Stat Trick.
The Senators traded for Ullmark this offseason, and he will have a full-time workload for the first time since being acquired by the Bruins in 2021. Ullmark won the Vezina Trophy in 2023, so he can perform at an elite level, but he will have to do it more often in Ottawa.
Jeremy Swayman finally gets his Boston bag back
It was a contentious offseason between Swayman and the Bruins, with both sides making the negotiations public. In the end, Boston and Swayman were finally able to come to an agreement that keeps one of the best young goaltenders in a Bruins jersey for the foreseeable future.
