NHL Vancouver Canucks forward Vasily Podkolzin in an interview with , he rated the best as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin.
Shesterkin at the end of the season was recognized as the best regular season goaltender in the NHL. He became the third Russian goalkeeper to win this award. Previously, the Vezina Trophy had been won by Sergey Bobrovsky and Andrey Vasilevsky.
– When did you think that Shesterkin could take Vézina?
“I immediately understood what it could be. Already in February it was clear. Shesterkin played very well! And also, when we played together at SKA, it was clear to me that Igor would become a very good goalkeeper in the NHL. No one doubted that. I always liked Shesterkin. Yes, he’s not as great as Vasilevsky, but look how Igor spent this season. I think he was better” , Podkolzin told .
– Why is it so difficult for Shesterkin to score?
– You go to its gates – you do not see any free holes. I don’t know, I’m not a goalkeeper, you should ask Lekha Melnichuk. But the Guardians sort of pick the moment. And when you already have to stop, it’s as if there was nowhere.
Is Shesterkin a spider?
– Something like that. And more throwing is not for accuracy, but for luck. Lucky or not. But I scored against him at the start of the season, when we played in Vancouver in November.
“And what did they tell him?”
– He said nothing. And after the game, we laughed a little. But I’m very happy for Igor, really. Six is beautiful. He deserved it!
Source : MatchTV
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