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Why paying goalies is so complicated in today's NHL

As the New York Rangers and Igor Shesterkin's camp negotiate for a new contract, the goalie doesn't want to talk about what's at stake -- though everyone else around the league does. According to sources, Shesterkin declined an eight-year, $88 million offer at the start of the season, which would have made him the highest paid goalie in NHL history.

"He's special," Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde said on Oct. 14, when Shesterkin stopped 31 shots in a 4-1 win. "I can see why he turned down the 88 [million dollars].