Boston Bruins
· 2026-07-03
The Boston Bruins have acquired defenseman Will Borgen from the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 conditional third-round pick.
Borgen, a right-shot defenseman, has four years left on his contract with an average annual value of $4.1 million.
He will be reunited with teammate Morgan Geekie, who played with him for the Seattle Kraken from 2021 to 2023.
The acquisition of Borgen strengthens the Bruins' defense, and his familiarity with Geekie will help him settle in quickly.
The Bruins are currently standing 5th in the Eastern Conference with a 45-27 record, on a W2 streak.
Borgen will join the Bruins for their upcoming games, and his experience playing with Geekie will be an asset to the team.
He also skated for St. Cloud University from 2015-18, where he was teammates with Mikey Eyssimont.
Borgen represented Team USA at the 2026 IIHF World Championship and was teammates with Mason Lohrei, Alex Steeves, and James Hagens.
The Bruins' fans will be excited to see Borgen in action, and his addition to the team will help them in their quest for a playoff spot.
And with Borgen's contract in place, the Bruins can focus on their upcoming games without worrying about their defensive lineup.
But the team still has a long way to go, and they will need to work together to achieve their goals.
So the acquisition of Borgen is a positive step for the Bruins, and they will be looking to build on this momentum in the coming weeks.
Borgen's experience playing in the NHL will be valuable to the Bruins, and his ability to play with Geekie will make him a strong asset to the team.
The Bruins' coach will be looking to utilize Borgen's skills to strengthen their defense and help the team succeed.