NEW YORK -- The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with defenseman Marc Staal on a new contract.
Staal, 23, posted eight goals and 19 assists -- both career highs -- in 82 games last season for New York. The durable blueliner has played in 202 consecutive games, including the playoffs, and has played in at least 80 games in each of his three seasons in the league.
The 12th overall selection in the 2005 draft, Staal has recorded 13 goals, 39 assists and 150 penalty minutes in 244 career games.
