NY Rangers Re-Sign Marc Staal to Five-Year Deal

The New York Rangers announced today that they have re-signed defenseman Marc Staal to a five-year contract worth $19.875 million. The deal averages out to $3.975 million per season. In all 82 games last season with New York, he had eight goals and 19 assists for 27 points. Not a bad signing for the Rangers, as Staal is quickly emerging as one of the top defensive prospects for the team. He brings plenty of size, grit, smooth skating, and some offensive upside to the blueline, and should become one of the Rangers' top defenseman for the next several years.