NY Rangers prepare to open a new NHL season as Igor Shesterkin contract negotiations stall

Episode 161 of the "New Ice City" podcast reveals why Igor Shesterkin turned down an offer that would have made him the NHL's highest-paid goalie while looking ahead to the start of the Rangers' new season. Plus, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to preview the Blueshirts' season-opener against the Penguins and host Vincent Mercogliano discusses final roster decisions involving Adam Edstrom, Victor Mancini, Brennan Othmann and others.

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 “New Ice City” is a weekly podcast hosted by Vincent Mercogliano, New York Rangers beat reporter and NHL analyst for the USA TODAY Network. Each episode will feature Vince’s insights on the latest news and rumblings surrounding the Blueshirts, as well as interviews with an array of guests from the hockey world. Download and subscribe on any platform where you find your podcasts, or by visiting lohud.com/rangers.