Rangers’ Borgen, Vaakanainen Grading Puts Blue Line Under the Microscope

The Rangers are taking a hard look at two defensemen whose minutes and mistakes never stay buried for long. Will Borgen and Urho Vaakanainen sit in that uneasy zone where every shift can swing the tone of a report card, and that usually tells you plenty about how the season felt behind the scenes. This kind of review is never just about numbers - it is also about trust, usage, and whether the coaching staff really believes the pair can handle the weight when the games get heavier.