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 hasn't been a Ranger for long, but when the front office approached him with a long-term deal, he knew this is where he wanted to be.

On Saturday morning, head coach Peter Laviolette praised Will Borgen’s impact on the Rangers. Later on Saturday, The Post confirmed the defenseman had agreed to a five-year, $20.5 million contract extension. Borgen’s size and physicality have helped the team’s defense improve this month, which has led to their stark season turnaround.

Mistakenly placed on a late third period power play by coach Peter Laviolette – who still must be dreaming of a White Christmas – Borgen's pass to Breadman Panarin cost New York the game. It was easily intercepted by Cale Makar and – well – you know the rest.

After the Blueshirts’ 5-0 win over the Senators on Tuesday, which extended their point streak to nine games, Laviolette said that Borgen — acquired in the deal that sent Kaapo Kakko to the Kraken on Dec.

The New York Rangers have much to smile about over the past couple of weeks, which includes a turnaround of their season and signing new defenseman will Borgen to a five-year contract worth $4.1 million per season.

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.

Will Borgen signed a five-year, $20.5 million contract with the New York Rangers on Saturday. It has an average annual value of $4.1 million and begins next season. The 28-year-old defenseman is in the final season of a two-year contract he signed with the Seattle Kraken on July 7, 2023, and could have been a restricted free agent after the season.

Borgen scored a goal in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche. The $20.5 million man -- thanks to the five-year extension he signed Saturday -- got on the scoresheet in his first game since putting pen to paper.

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,

The San Jose Sharks and Seattle Kraken face off Thursday night at Climate Pledge Arena, with puck drop set for 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Mahura logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.