The Newest on Subsequent Contracts for Igor Shesterkin and Juuse Saros
Dave Pagnotta of the Fourth Interval joined Steve Kouleas and Chris Steward on Sirius XM NHL Community Radio Energy Play Phase on Monday and was requested about what the quantity might be for Igor Shesterkin shifting ahead.
** NHLRumors.com transcriptions
Steve Kouleas: “Is there any information on Igor? What are you listening to? Is it going to be seamless? Is it simply going to be as straightforward as $11 (million) occasions eight to get it achieved? Shut it down, or might this get a bit of murkier?”
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Dave Pagnotta: “It might as a result of I don’t suppose eight goes to do it. I believe it’s gonna be greater than that. You’re most likely taking a look at, I gotta suppose, 10 plus per 12 months on an AAV for Igor Shesterkin with them. And, you realize, Saros, he’s one other one with yet another 12 months on his deal.
I believe Nashville understands what the value tag is there. It’s the Ilya Sorokin deal so that you’re taking a look at eight, eight 1 / 4, possibly eight and a half. I don’t know if it will get to that time. However Nashville has recognized that quantity for the reason that season, so you realize, you bought to decide in some unspecified time in the future. They’re gonna proceed having some inquiries about him from different groups, too.
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However Shesterkin’s getting higher, and he’s going to be paid extra. I believe you’re most likely taking a look at round 10 per 12 months, possibly a bit of bit larger, relying on how issues find yourself going. However I’d be shocked if it’s below 10 million on Shesterkin’s subsequent contract.