Back in December, the New York Rangers sent shockwaves through the NHL when Igor Shesterkin locked in a monster eight-year, $92 million contract. That’s an eye-watering $11.5 million per season, making him the highest-paid goalie in the league. The 28-year-old was set to hit free agency in July 2025, but the Rangers weren’t about to let their star netminder slip away. With this deal, he even surpassed the likes of Carey Price and Sergei Bobrovsky, whose contracts once set the gold standard for goaltenders.
Shesterkin’s new deal didn’t just turn heads—it set a whole new bar in the goaltending market. But hold on, Rangers fans, because the goaltending drama isn’t over yet! An NHL insider just spilled the tea on yet another jaw-dropping move between the pipes. This time, it’s a rising 21-year-old talent making waves with a huge career decision. Just when you thought the New York Rangers had settled their goaltending future, another twist entered the chat.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman just dropped a bombshell on X, and New York Rangers’ fans better buckle up! On March 31, he spilled the tea, saying, “Hearing 21-year-old Callum Tung from Port Moody, BC — who played at NCAA UConn this season — is leaving after his freshman year…closing in on joining the New York Rangers.” “Tung started UConn’s two NCAA tournament games last weekend, the first in the school’s history,” he concluded.
Yep, you read that right! The young goalie sensation is making some major power moves, and the Rangers are right in the mix. After making history at UConn, Tung isn’t just testing the waters—he’s diving straight into the deep end with one of the NHL’s biggest teams. If this deal goes through, the New York Rangers’ goalie scene is about to get real interesting.
Hearing 21-year-old Callum Tung from Port Moody, BC — who played at NCAA UConn this season — is leaving after his freshman year…closing in on joining the New York Rangers
Tung started UConn’s two NCAA tournament games last weekend, the first in the school’s history
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) April 1, 2025
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