I don't get the doubt from others. This guy has been lights out in almost every league in Russia. He's only had a few experiences in the KHL, yes I realize, but this is pretty stellar, no?
There is maybe to extent the comparison thing. Sorokin is getting much more expsure in the KHL and is doing excpetionally well too. That actually doesn't take anything away fom Shestyorkin, but Sorokin rght now is the talk of the league. Nothing unusual for goalies and prospects in geeral for that mater. They walk some different paths. At this point noone can actually tell with certainty who is going to have a better career.
Ever heard of a guy named Andrei Makrov? You certainly have about Vasilevsky. A similar story. Vasilevsky is the bigger guy, more talked about and has always got more exposure, while Makarov is pretty similar talent wise. But Makarov is now burried in the Buffalo pipeline, backstopping a pretty mediocre AHL team, while Buffalo keeps signing average veterans. Tampa on he other hand made a move and promoted Vasilevsky to the backup role.
The whole development path might affect Mkarov's future too and he might fall of the cliff after years in minor leagues never geting a real chance. I don't know. But I still consider him similarly talented to Vasilevsky.
Can only hope it works out for Shestyorkin and Makarov and they will emerge from the shadow of the always-considered-the-better-prospect guy.