Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers and Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders, rivals on the ice but friends off it since their days in Russia, have impressive achievements.

Fourth-round pick Shesterkin honed his skills in the KHL with a focus on refining his goaltending techniques, later achieving remarkable success by winning the prestigious Vezina Trophy.

Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers controls the puck against the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL game on February 22, 2025 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. NHLI via Getty Images.

The New York Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin set a high standard when he signed an eye-catching contract earlier this season – but his results afterward haven’t met it yet.

Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers deflects the puck during the second period when the New York Rangers played the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday, February 7, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in ...

By NICOLE KRAFT. COLUMBUS — Vincent Trocheck scored twice in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 18 saves for his fifth shutout this season and the New York Rangers leapfrogged Columbus for ...

The New York Rangers made goaltender Igor Shesterkin the highest-paid goalie in NHL history in December, but he hasn't played like it. Even after the Rangers started the season 14-12-1, ...

New York Rangers star goaltender Igor Shesterkin is about to enter the final year of his contract and that has put him right at the center of speculation regarding his upcoming (or not) extension.

Igor Shesterkin (31) of the New York Rangers leaves the crease to confront Brady Tkachuk (7) of the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 21, 2025, in New York City.

The New York Rangers are placing Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, a league source said Tuesday, ... — NY Rangers PR (@NYR_PR) December 31, 2024.

The New York Rangers didn't have to fend for themselves without their prized goaltender for long. Igor Shesterkin is set to return to the cage on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils at Madison ...

As if today wasn’t crazy enough… sources told @KevinWeekes & me that Igor Shesterkin has agreed to a contract extension with the NYR. 8 years, between $11.5-12 million AAV. — Emily Kaplan ...