Rangers Weigh Hellebuyck Trade After Shesterkin Injury
Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the regular season with an injury, leaving the Rangers to decide how to address their goaltending. One option discussed is a blockbuster trade for Connor Hellebuyck, who has requested a trade from Winnipeg. Daily Faceoff LIVE's Carter Hutton argued such a move is unlikely because of the acquisition cost and the difficulty of carrying both elite goalies.
Shesterkin’s injury, suffered last week, rules him out for the rest of the regular season. New York’s Chris Drury can seek backup support, give Dylan Garand a larger role, or pursue a No. 1 goalie. Hellebuyck has asked Winnipeg for a trade and is not playing. Because both goalies have contracts extending past this season, adding him would either create an unusual two-star crease or require another move later.
On Daily Faceoff LIVE, Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton weighed the idea. Hutton doubted it could work, citing the assets needed and the roster fit once Shesterkin returns. Yaremchuk said it sounds like a video-game scenario and would create future drama.
If Shesterkin’s absence lingers, Rangers fans and teammates could experience a less stable season, while the goalie market may react to Hellebuyck’s situation. Winnipeg supporters and New York followers may see heightened speculation, and players involved could face added pressure. The outcome may influence how teams value elite goaltending depth, though no trade is guaranteed.