The New York Rangers have successfully re-signed defenseman Will Borgen to a five-year deal worth $4.1 million annually. Borgen, acquired in the Kaapo Kakko trade, has proven to be a stabilizing force for the team's defense, particularly benefiting teammate K'Andre Miller. His speed and puck-out capabilities were crucial for a Rangers roster that required depth on the blue line. The contract features a no-trade clause structure, adding security for both the player and the team as the salary cap is set to increase significantly in the next season.
Borgen's speed and ability to get the puck out of the defensive zone have been invaluable to a Rangers team that desperately needed those two skills on the blue line.
Borgen's five year contract comes with a $4.1 million cap hit, very manageable as the cap ceiling is projected to rise to $95 million next season.
The contract comes with two years of a full no-trade clause, followed by a 10 team no-trade, a 6 team no-trade, and then no trade protection at all.
Borgen, the centerpiece in the Kaapo Kakko trade, has been excellent as a Ranger, stabilizing the second pair and hopefully bringing K'Andre Miller back to life.
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