For the past 14 seasons, the New York Rangers have had Henrik Lundqvist lead the team onto the ice to start their season. Now a new beginning will begin when training camp opens next week.
25-year-old Igor Shestrkin will now take the torch as he and his Rangers teammates look to build on the successful season the club had last season. Replacing an icon will be no easy task for the rookie goalie.
Shesterkin made his NHL debut last January with a victory over the Colorado Avalanche at Madison Square Garden. He went on to win 10 of his first 12 games and in the process was designated the team’s number one goaltender.