Cam Talbot denies Braydon Schenn. He finished with 31 saves in the Rangers’ 2-0 shutout over the Flyers.
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Earlier today, the Rangers reached agreement on a one-year contract extension for Cam Talbot worth a reported $1.45 million. New York Post’s Larry Brooks broke the story on Twitter seven hours ago while I was at work.

Full credit to Brooks for getting the scoop. Occasionally, the veteran Rangers beat writer delivers. The Rangers later confirmed it. Keeping the 27-year Talbot for another year is great. An undrafted free agent from the University Of Alabama-Huntsville, Talbot’s developed into a reliable backup goalie. When Henrik Lundqvist struggled a year ago, coach Alain Vigneault leaned on Talbot. He came through posting a 12-6-1 record with a 1.64 goals-against-average, .941 save percentage and three shutouts.

Talbot has become very popular with many Twitter Blueshirts referring to him as #CamBot. After a tough start in his second year, he’s won two of his last three starts posting two shutouts in wins over the Flyers. In 28 career games, Talbot is 14-9-2 with a 1.81 GAA, .936 save percentage and five shutouts. With the club having back-to-back games against Carolina this weekend, figure him to get at least one start. Especially with the Caps visiting MSG Tuesday.

It’s a no brainer for the Rangers retaining Talbot, who passed up unrestricted free agency to stay. There’s little doubt he would’ve drawn interest. Instead, he stays put. It’s interesting because there’s always a risk. Hopefully, he’ll stay healthy and continue to perform well.

It also buys the Blueshirts more time to develop other goalies in the system. MacKenzie Skapski is in his first pro year with Hartford. Splitting duty with Jason Missiaen, he’s 6-4-0 with a 2.51 GAA, .914 save percentage and one shutout. Skapski is 20-years old and a 2013 sixth round pick. The organization boasts 18-year old prospects Brandon Halverson and Igor Shesterkin. Both of who were selected last June. Halverson is representing Team USA at the U20 WJC. Round robin play begins after Christmas.