Igor Shesterkin sends a message upon return to the Rangers.

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin sounds like a happy man right now.

Shesterkin and the Rangers came to terms on new contract over the weekend, one that will see Shesterkin earn an average annual value of $11.5 million per season on an 8 year contract, the largest contract ever awarded to a goaltender in the history of the National Hockey League. That will come as a huge relief to Shesterkin who admitted today that the talk surrounding his next contract had become something of a burden for him.

"Sometimes it was pretty hard, especially after bad games," admitted the Rangers star netminder. "You just try to go to the next day. But it follows you and everyone talks about it."

As if that wasn't enough of a reason to smile, Shesterkin and his wife welcomed a new baby girl into the world this week with the birth of his daughter.

"I’m so happy right now," said Shesterkin on Monday.

Not only is Shesterkin happy about where he finds himself at this stage of his life, but he also sent a message to the rest of the NHL on Monday when he vowed to bring a Stanley Cup to the city of New York.

"We will try to bring the Cup back to New York," said Shesterkin when addressing the media.

Shesterkin also had a message for the loyal Rangers' fan base, expressing his gratitude for all the love and support fans have sent his way over the course of what has been a difficult season at times for the Rangers.

"I just want to thank all Rangers fans because they support us so hard and we will play for them, play for our families," said Shesterkin.

That love from the fans also appears to have made Shesterkin and his family feel right at home in New York, with the star goaltender expressing how much he is looking forward to spending the next 8 years of his life there.

"We love this city. Me, my wife, my parents, all my friends," added Shesterkin. "We’re happy to be here the next eight years."

A happy and motivated Igor Shesterkin could very well mean bad news for the rest of the National Hockey League.