New York Rangers
· 2026-07-02
The New York Rangers have traded defender Will Borgen to the Boston Bruins, as reported by Mollie Walker of the New York Post.
The Rangers traded Borgen in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a conditional 2028 third-round pick.
The condition for the 2028 pick is that the Rangers receive Boston's 2028 second-round pick if Boston makes the conference final in either 2026-27 or 2027-28 and Borgen plays in 50% of team's playoff games.
The trade comes after the Rangers acquired defenseman Marcus Pettersson earlier on Wednesday, making Borgen expendable.
Borgen joined the Rangers during the 2024-25 campaign and signed a five-year contract extension.
The Bruins are building up their defense this summer, having signed Connor Clifton in NHL Free Agency on Wednesday.
The Rangers, currently 16th in the Eastern Conference with a 34-39 record, are looking to capitalize on the free agent market.
And with this trade, they are getting valuable draft picks in return.
The Rangers are on a W1 streak, looking to improve their standing in the conference.
But for now, they are focusing on rebuilding their defense.
So the trade of Borgen is a significant move for the team.
The Rangers are hoping to make a push for the playoffs, and this trade is a step in that direction.
As of now, the Rangers are looking to make the most of their current roster.
With the draft picks they received, they can look to build for the future.
The trade of Borgen is a clear indication that the Rangers are looking to shake things up.
And with the NHL Free Agency in full swing, the Rangers are looking to make some noise.
The Rangers are currently standing at 34-39, but they are looking to turn things around.
The trade of Borgen is just the beginning, as the Rangers look to rebuild and make a push for the playoffs.