They say winning solves everything, and for the New York Rangers, that seems to be somewhat true. Just six weeks ago, the team was struggling so badly that it felt like they were redefining rock bottom with each game. However, not only have they turned things around, but they’ve also seemingly reversed their downward spiral. When times were tough, there was serious discussion about dismantling the current core and hitting the reset button to build for the future.
Now, after an impressive 8-2-1 stretch in January, during which they earned points in 10 straight games, the decision to sign Will Borgen to a five-year, $20.5 million extension signals that Chris Drury has no interest in becoming a seller. The Rangers intend to stay competitive, even if they aren’t realistically in contention this season.
Reactions to the Borgen extension have been mixed. While many view the deal as a slight overpayment and longer than ideal, they acknowledge that his presence has helped stabilize a previously weak defense. However, critics argue that committing to a five-year contract after just 17 games with the team is a risky move. Additionally, some believe that with the Rangers not built to contend, signing a late-20s pending UFA to a long-term deal goes against what they should be doing.
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