In the thrilling world of hockey contract negotiations, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun has the inside scoop on the contract status of Igor Shesterkin and Jeremy Swayman. As LeBrun joins Gino Reda in an exclusive interview, he sheds light on the ongoing saga of two teams trying to secure their top goalies with long-term deals. Make sure to catch an expanded version of Insider Trading Tuesday on SportsCentre for all the latest updates.
Gino Reda kicks off the discussion by teasing the upcoming Insider Trading segment featuring LeBrun, Darren Dreger, and Chris Johnston. But before the full version hits the airwaves, LeBrun has juicy details to share about the contract negotiations currently underway.
A common theme emerges as LeBrun delves into the situations of Shesterkin and Swayman, revealing the struggles each team faces in locking down their netminders for the foreseeable future. First up is Shesterkin and the New York Rangers, where LeBrun discloses that ongoing dialogue is taking place in an attempt to solidify a deal for the talented goalie.
Despite the Rangers’ best efforts to secure Shesterkin long-term, a resolution has yet to be reached. LeBrun provides insight into the time-sensitive nature of the negotiations, with Shesterkin’s camp expressing a desire to finalize a deal before the start of the Rangers’ season. Additionally, there’s a push from Shesterkin’s side to reset the goalie market and surpass recent contract extensions signed by other top goalies in the league.
Drawing comparisons to contracts signed by Juuse Saros, Connor Hellebuyck, and Ilya Sorokin, LeBrun hints at Shesterkin’s ambitious contract aspirations. The Rangers have even indicated a willingness to offer more than $10.5 million per season, surpassing Carey Price’s record-breaking contract with the Montreal Canadiens. And yet, the deal remains elusive, leaving fans and analysts alike on the edge of their seats.
Will Shesterkin secure a mega-deal with the Rangers, or will he test the waters of free agency next summer? The uncertainty looms large as negotiations continue, with both sides striving to find common ground amidst the high-stakes talks.
So, as the hockey world eagerly awaits the resolution of these contract dramas, one thing is for certain – there’s never a dull moment when it comes to the fast-paced world of NHL negotiations. Stay tuned for more updates on Insider Trading with Pierre LeBrun and his team of hockey insiders, only on SportsCentre.
