Will Borgen Signs Two-Year Contract with Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken have agreed to terms with former Moorhead and St. Cloud State defenseman Will Borgen on a two-year contract. The deal is worth $1.5 million per season.

Borgen, 27, was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the third round of the 2015 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut in 2017-18 and played in 132 regular-season games for the Sabres and the Kraken. He has totaled 28 points (7 goals, 21 assists) in his career.

The 6-foot-3, 204-pound defenseman is a physical presence on the ice. He is also a good skater and has a strong shot. He is expected to play a key role on the Kraken’s blue line next season.

The Kraken are coming off their inaugural season in the NHL. They finished with a record of 30-34-12, missing the playoffs. However, they have a number of young, talented players, including Borgen, and are expected to be more competitive in the coming years.

The contract with Borgen is a sign that the Kraken are committed to building a winning team. He is a solid defenseman who will help to solidify the Kraken’s blue line. The Kraken are hoping that he can help them take the next step in their development and become a playoff contender.