Who ya got? Igor Shesterkin or Leon Draisaitl

We discuss the contract values of NHL players Igor Shesterkin and Leon Draisaitl. We argue that Draisaitl’s $14 million contract is more realistic and justified given his elite scoring ability and durability, while a $12 million contract for a goalie is not seen as practical in the current NHL landscape of goaltending tandems.
What do you think?

[@Godsofolympia1]

The never pay a goalie that much is a terrible take. Igor is a work horse and if you pay him 12 mil he will do everything in his power to play at top level like he always does.

[@BigAppleHockey]

Only one goalie has won a Cup while making $10m in the salary cap era. Every Ranger fan complained about Henrik Lundqvist's contract years ago when he was the team's highest-paid player. Only 6 Vezina trophy winners have won in the last 20 years while Adin Hill, Darcy Kuemper and Jordan Binnington won Stanley Cups. The smarter GMs spend their money outside of the goal on the players. I understand what you mean, but the Rangers cannot afford to sign Shesterkin to $12m next season with a raise due for Lafreniere too.