Rangers Trade Pitch Adds $51 Million All-Star to Replace Igor Shesterkin

The New York Rangers can finally get their Igor Shesterkin replacement by adding this $51 million all-star goalie.

By Caleb Kerney · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:22 PM

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A proposed trade pitch suggests the New York Rangers acquire Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson to replace the injured Igor Shesterkin.
Under the proposal, Detroit would retain 50 percent of Gibson's $6.4 million salary while receiving defenseman Braden Schneider and goalie Spencer Martin.
The trade concept would save the New York Rangers approximately $3.15 million in cap space.

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A PuckGM fan proposal highlights a potential trade to help the New York Rangers replace injured starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who is sidelined for the season. The proposed deal sends Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson to the Rangers, with Detroit retaining 50 percent of his salary, in exchange for defenseman Braden Schneider and goaltender Spencer Martin.

Writer Caleb Kerney argues the trade would benefit both clubs by saving the Rangers $3.15 million in salary cap space while acquiring an experienced starter. Kerney notes that offseason additions Marcus Pettersson and Sean Durzi could make Schneider expendable on New York's blue line.

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Rangers Trade Pitch Adds $51 Million All-Star to Replace Igor Shesterkin

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