Marc Staal was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Instead, he'll be remaining with the New York Rangers for the foreseeable future, as the team reportedly has locked up the defenseman to a six-year contract extension.
The Rangers confirmed the news:
ESPN.com initially reported the deal along with financial details:
The New York Rangers and defenseman Marc Staal have agreed to a six-year contract extension worth $5.7 million per year, a source told ESPN's Craig Custance.
The deal has a full no-trade clause in the first three years and begins right away, according to the source. There is also a full no-move clause, which only pertains to waivers.
Staal commented on the deal following the team's game on Sunday, via the Rangers:
Rangers general manager Glen Sather also provided a statement, per BlueShirtsUnited.com:
Marc has been one of the cornerstones of our team since he arrived in New York. His commitment and perseverance to the Rangers, and the game of hockey, has been an inspiration for every ...
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