The New York Rangers saw first-hand how good Igor Shesterkin can be when he dominated the KHL for three seasons. When he signed his entry-level contract last May, the question of his playing on a smaller ice surface was a topic of discussion.
After an “adjustment period,” while playing with the Rangers prospect team at the Traverse city games, Shesterkin played very well in training camp. When he was sent down to the AHL prior to the start of the NHL season, which was no surprise, he accepted the challenge to improve with the poise that he showed throughout his international career.