Speaking on his 32 Thoughts podcast Monday, Friedman explained that the 28-year-old defenseman’s value might be more to the Rangers because of how he has helped bring out the best in K’Andre Miller’s game since they were teamed on the second defense pair in New York.
Rangers coach Peter Laviolette paired the two when Miller returned from an upper-body injury on Dec. 28. While they didn’t gel right from the jump, they’ve quickly built chemistry and have arguably become the Rangers’ best two-way defensive pairing.
The defenseman, who was traded to the Rangers in December for Kaapo Kakko, signed a five-year, $20.5 million contract extension on Saturday.
Will Borgen was acquired from Seattle on Dec. 18 for Kaapo Kakko and has been a steady presence in 17 games with the Rangers while averaging 18:35 of ice time.
Why can't the Rangers focus enough to score the game's first goal, just once in a while. Focused? Breadman Panarin must have thought he was Willy Wonka in The Chocolate Factory when the Canes game started.
BORGS ON BROADWAY. #NYR and Will Borgen have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension. Details: https://t.co/kaqNu9G1Y3 pic.twitter.com/bzlGK0XLGk
NHL fans on social media reacted as the New York Rangers inked defenseman Will Borgen to a five-year, $20.5 million, contract extension on Saturday.
K’Andre Miller was dialed in on both sides of the puck in the Rangers’ 6-1 trouncing of the Flyers on Thursday night at the Garden.
Borgen notched an assist and had two shots on goal in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Flyers.
Will Borgen’s time with the Rangers hasn’t been long, but it appears he’s made a strong impression, as the club has decided to lock him up on a five-year extension.
The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Colorado Avalanche today at 1 PM EST. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. Projected Lin
The New York Rangers on Saturday night agreed to terms with veteran defenseman Will Borgen on a five-year contract extension, the club announced, and the new deal will carry a $4.1 million average annual value,