Shesterkin recently rejected an $88 million contract proposal, indicating he is seeking a salary that aligns with or surpasses the league's top players.

Currently, the record for the highest-paid goalie is held by Carey Price, who signed an eight-year deal worth $10.5 million annually.

Jeremy Swayman's upcoming eight-year, $66 million contract with the Boston Bruins is rated 'B' pending his performance as a full-time starter.

Andrei Vasilevskiy's eight-year, $76 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning earned an 'A' for his pivotal role in two Stanley Cup victories.

The New York Rangers are at a critical juncture regarding superstar goalie Igor Shesterkin, who is in the final year of his contract and eligible for an extension.

Starting the 2024-25 season strong, Shesterkin has a 4-1-1 record and a .926 save percentage in six games.

Reports suggest that Shesterkin may be asking for a salary of $12 million or more per year, a figure the Rangers are likely to accommodate.

His current performance underscores his value, boasting a career record of 139-60-18, a .921 save percentage, and 16 shutouts over 219 games.

An evaluation of long-term goalie contracts since 2000 highlights the importance of performance, particularly for contracts lasting at least seven years.

In contrast, Ilya Bryzgalov's nine-year, $51 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers received an 'F' for underperformance and a quick buyout.

Henrik Lundqvist's seven-year, $59.5 million deal with the New York Rangers received an 'A' for his elite performance, despite not winning a Cup.

Shesterkin's potential contract could rival those of the highest-paid goalies in the league, reflecting his significant impact on the Rangers.