The Rangers continue to reshape their defense.
Urho Vaakanainen signed a two-year contract extension with the Blueshirts, the team announced Friday ahead of the trade deadline.
Urho Vaakanainen #18 of the New York Rangers skates with the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The deal carries an average annual value of $1.55 million, per source.
Acquired on Dec. 6 in the deal that sent former captain Jacob Trouba to Anaheim, the Finn has been steady on the Rangers backend.
Urho Vaakanainen #18 of the New York Rangers skates against the Buffalo Sabres.
He has two goals and seven assists in 30 games with the Rangers.
