By Justin Worsley
The New York Rangers have re-signed a key piece to their defense on Wednesday, just days before their training camp begins on Friday.
Marc Staal, one of four Rangers to play in all 82 games for New York last season, has been signed to a five-year deal worth $19.875 million. The deal does not contain a no-trade clause.
Last season, Staal, 23, had a career-year scoring wise, scoring eight goals along with 19 assists. The Canadian-born Staal has become the iron-man of the organization, playing in 202 consecutive games. Last season, Staal averaged 23 minutes, 7 seconds of ice time, the highest amount on the team.
Staal was a restricted free agent this offseason. The Rangers selected the defenseman with the 12th overall pick of the 2005 NHL Draft.
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