The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Urho Vaakanainen to a two-year contract extension valued at a $1.55 million cap hit. Acquired in the Jacob Trouba trade, Vaakanainen has been an essential part of the team's third defensive pairing, particularly alongside Braden Schneider. Initially struggling, the duo's performance improved as the team's overall play did. Vaakanainen's contributions have been steady yet unspectacular, recording 2 goals and 7 assists in 30 games. His manageable cap hit marks a low-risk decision for the Rangers as they bolster their defense.
Chris Drury isn't done yet, as the Rangers sign Urho Vaakanainen to a two year contract extension with a $1.55 million cap hit. Vaakanainen, acquired in the Jacob Trouba trade, has been a steadying presence on the third pair, playing mostly with Braden Schneider this season. They struggled to start, but as the Rangers improved, so did they.
Vaakanainen is simply steady and not overly flashy, something most teams want on their third pair. In 30 games with the Rangers since the trade, Vaakanainen has put up a line of 2-7-9 while averaging about 15 minutes a night.
The cap hit is solid for a depth defenseman like Vaakanainen and is easily manageable. It's about as low risk as you can get with a contract like this.
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