The New York Rangers made one of their best moves this offseason by signing Brady Skjei to a long-term deal. The contract, for six years and with a $5.25 million AAV price tag, will probably feel a bit steep at first. However, with a player who has the potential Skjei has, it is best to sign him long term.
Currently, the stats of the Rangers’ defense is poor. Aside from Skjei and Shattenkirk, the defense is not set in stone. Marc Staal is currently in steep decline and his time with the Rangers is surely coming to an end sooner rather than later.