(New York) The New York Rangers awarded goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who was a compensated free agent, a four-season contract.
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The team announced the news on Monday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. According to Daily Faceoff, Shesterkin will earn an average annual salary of US $ 5.65 million.
Shesterkin, 25, was 16-14-3 in 35 outings for the Rangers last season. He maintained an average of 2.62 and an efficiency rating of .916.
The Russian goalie was in his first full season in the NHL.
Shesterkin previously averaged under two goals against per game in each of his last three seasons with SKA St. Petersburg, in the Continental Hockey League, and in 25 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack, in the American League. hockey, in 2019-20.
The Rangers selected Shesterkin in the fourth round, 118e in total, in the 2014 NHL Draft.
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