According to Chris Johnston, speaking on Thursday's episode of "The Chris Johnston Show," Shesterkin's negotiations have hit an intriguing point where he may accept a seven-year deal instead of the maximum eight years if the Rangers meet his salary demands.

It’s hard to argue that Igor Shesterkin isn’t the best current goaltender in the National Hockey League — and the New York Rangers know that. So much so that they reportedly offered the Russian $88 million over eight years on a new contract extension,