Igor Olegovich Shestyorkin is a goaltender playing for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League, as of January 2025. He was selected in the fourth round (118th overall pick) by the New York Rangers in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He gained recognition in the 2021-2022 season when he was honored with the Vezina Trophy as the top goaltender of the league.
Shesterkin played his youth hockey in the Kontinental Hockey League with the Krylya Sovetov Moscow, where he was selected in the 2012 KHL Draft when he was 16. He made his professional KHL debut in the 2013-2014 season and his standout performance was a victory over HC Slovan Bratislava. He made 33 saves in a 3-0 shutout victory over them. Shesterkin also played in the MHL, the junior league of KHL, with the MHK Spartak where he contributed to the playoff games. Before his NHL debut, he played with the Rangers' affiliate team Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL. He debuted on January 7, 2020, in a win over the Colorado Avalanche. Two days later, he became the sixth goaltender from the New Jersey Devils to win his first two games. He stood out in the 2022-2023 season, earning a place in the 2023 NHL All-Star Game.
Igor Shesterkin contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Igor Shesterkin's 2024-25 season contract includes a base salary of $6,666,667, with a signing bonus of $3,000,000. His cap hit is $5,666,667, and this year has no dead cap. He will receive a total of $6,666,667 in yearly cash.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | $6,666,667 | $3,000,000 | $5,666,667 | - | $6,666,667 |
Igor Shesterkin Salary: How much is Igor Shesterkin getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Igor Shesterkin is getting paid a base salary of $6,666,667 for the 2024-25 season as part of his contract with the New York Rangers.
How much does Igor Shesterkin make in a minute?
According to Spotrac, Igor Shesterkin makes approximately $12 per minute based on his 2024-25 salary of $6,666,667.
Igor Shesterkin’s career earnings
According to Spotrac, Igor Shesterkin's career earnings total approximately $23,878,983. He started his NHL career in 2019 with $459,532, which increased to $752,784 in 2020. In 2021, he earned $3,000,000, and his salary increased to $6,000,000 in 2022. By 2023, he made $7,000,000. For the 2024 season, he is set to earn $6,666,667, contributing to his cumulative earnings.
What are the terms of Igor Shesterkin’s contract?
According to Spotrac, Igor Shesterkin signed a 4-year extension with the New York Rangers worth $22,666,667, which includes a $3,000,000 signing bonus. The contract is fully guaranteed and has an average annual salary of $5,666,667. For the 2024-25 season, Shesterkin will earn a base salary of $6,666,667 and will carry a cap hit of $5,666,667.
How much of Igor Shesterkin’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Igor Shesterkin's contract has a total of $22,666,667 guaranteed.
Igor Shesterkin's contract history
Prior to his contract extension in 2021, Shesterkin signed a two-year rookie contract with the Rangers in 2019 worth $7,550,000. This contract included a signing bonus of $185,000, guaranteed the full amount, and had an average annual salary of $3,775,000. He was a restricted free agent after this contract, setting the stage for his current extension.
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FAQs on Igor Shesterkin contract
A. Igor Shesterkin is getting paid a base salary of $6,666,667 for the 2024-25 season.
A.Igor Shesterkin has been in the NHL for 5 seasons.
A. Igor Shesterkin is 29 years old, as of January 2025.
A. As of January 2025, Igor Shesterkin is under a four-year contract with the New York Rangers, which will last till the 2024-25 season.
A. The Rangers selected Igor Shesterkin in the fourth round (118th overall pick) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
