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The Russian youngster Rangers hope is the next goalie superstar

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Igor Shesterkin

The stats come pouring out of Russia and it’s easy to wonder if there is a typo. Then it’s easy to wonder about the competition and the league, and how that is affecting the numbers. And after all that, it’s easy to project and wonder if this young enigma playing in the KHL is the future Rangers goaltender.

A lot has already been made about Igor Shesterkin, who was the club’s fourth-round pick (No. 118 overall) in 2014. Now 22, he has spent the past three seasons splitting time in net for SKA St.