Can Igor Shesterkin Become the Rangers' Greatest Goalie?
The New York Rangers have had a rich history of goaltenders. What does Igor Shesterkin need to accomplish in order to be considered the best?
The New York Rangers have had some of the best goalies in the NHL since their establishment in 1926. During their long tenure, the Blueshirts have had six different goaltenders win the Vezina Trophy. Goaltending has been a historical strength of the Rangers, from Eddie Giacomin dominating in between the pipes during the 60s and 70s to Henrik Lundqvist leading the team to their last Stanley Cup appearance.
While I and many of the Garden Faithful believe King Henrik is the greatest goaltender the Rangers have ever had, that does not mean he can't be dethroned. Current goalie Igor Shesterkin has all the talent needed to establish himself as the best netminder in Rangers history. The former fourth-round pick has already emerged as one of the best goalies in the NHL and still has plenty of potential left in him.
While the journey is still a long way from over, here are three accomplishments that Shesterkin needs to establish himself as the Rangers' greatest goalie.
