Aaron Judge had an Opening Day negotiating deadline in 2022 when he was coming up on the final year of his contract before free-agent eligibility, and that seems to have worked out just fine for No. 99 — perhaps the first time ever in a hockey column that numeral does not refer to Wayne Gretzky — and the Yankees.

Igor Shesterkin is entering the final season of his current contract, but the New York Rangers are reportedly willing to make him the highest-paid goalie

Igor Shesterkin (New York Rangers) with a Spectacular Goalie Save from New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders, 09/24/2024

The New York Rangers and goalie Igor Shesterkin are working on a long-term contract extension. The Vezina Trophy winner is entering the last year of his contract, worth $5.67 million. With unrestricted free agency pending,

If Igor Shesterkin continues to hold firm on contract negotiating stance, might the New York Rangers have to consider a trade?

Seravalli also added that locking up Shesterkin remains a priority for the Rangers as there is an urgency to have him signed long term. This all comes after a previous report came