The NHL has seen a shift in how teams value goaltending, leading to some of the biggest contracts in league history. Igor Shesterkin is poised to secure a major deal, reflecting his status as a top goalie for the New York Rangers.
Historically, long-term goalie contracts have been risky, with mixed results. Notable examples include Rick DiPietro's disastrous 15-year deal with the New York Islanders and Roberto Luongo's successful tenure with the Vancouver Canucks.
Other contracts, like those of Carey Price and Ilya Bryzgalov, illustrate the unpredictability of goaltending performance over time. Meanwhile, players like Andrei Vasilevskiy and Sergei Bobrovsky have shown that when they perform at their peak, they can justify hefty investments.
