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New York Rangers G Igor Shestyorkin denies demanding to play only in NHL

New York Rangers prospect goaltender Igor Shestyorkin now has the time to decide what his next step in his career should be. His team in the KHL was eliminated from the playoffs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

Shestyorkin made 22 saves on 24 shots as SKA was knocked out of the playoffs just one win from the Gagarin Cup Finals.

Following the loss, Sports Express reporter Alexey Shevchenko, who covers hockey for the Russian Daily Newspaper spoke with Shestyorkin about his potential future with the Rangers.

With his contract expired at the end of the KHL season, Shestyorkin was asked about a few rumors that have been circulating in social media the last few months.