Why Cory Schneider’s Bold Claim About Igor Shesterkin Is Rocking the NHL Goalie World

Alright, let’s dive into the swirling debate over who truly stands atop the NHL goaltending world. You’ve got heavyweights like Igor Shesterkin, Connor Hellebuyck, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and Sergei Bobrovsky all tossing their hats in the ring — and honestly, making a definitive call isn’t a walk in the park. Now, if you’re eyeballing the paycheck as a proxy, Shesterkin’s the reigning champ with that monster eight-year, $92 million deal that makes him the league’s highest-paid goalie. Yet, there’s an intriguing twist: even with the New York Rangers dipping in form and Shesterkin’s stats showing some cracks, former NHL netminder Cory Schneider swears by him as the most dominant presence between the pipes. Not just hype — Schneider says the numbers back it up. And while NHL Network’s latest rankings peg Shesterkin third behind Hellebuyck and Vasilevskiy, he still manages to nudge out Bobrovsky. It’s a fascinating tussle, blending talent, cash, and raw grit — the kind of stuff that gets us fans fired up! LEARN MORE

Between Igor Shesterkin, Connor Hellebuyck, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and Sergei Bobrovsky, you could really make a case for any of them in terms of the debate for the top goaltender in the NHL.

From a salary perspective, Shesterkin is technically valued as the best goalie, having earned an eight-year, $92 million contract extension from the Rangers last season, making him the highest-paid goalie in the NHL. 

Despite the New York Rangers regressing as a team and Shesterkin’s stats taking a dip, former NHL goalie Cory Schneider believes Shesterkin is still the most dominant netminder in the league. 

” He’s the highest paid goalie by a wide amount and I think rightfully so.. “I think [Igor Shesterkin], for my money, is the most talented goalie in the league,” Schneider said on NHL Network. 

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In the NHL Network’s most recent list ranking the top goalies in the NHL, Shesterkin ranked third behind Hellebuyck and Vasilevskiy, but ahead of Bobrovsky.