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Provides pair of helpers Borgen notched two assists, two hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

Impact Borgen set up goals by Kailer Yamamoto and Alexander Wennberg for his third multi-point effort of the season. The promotion of Ryker Evans has taken a chunk out of Borgen's playing time, but he remains in a second-pairing role alongside Jamie Oleksiak. Borgen has nine assists, 35 shots on net, 62 hits and 43 blocked shots over 30 appearances, providing more toughness than offense on the blue line.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet with assist Borgen posted an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning.

Impact Borgen snapped a six-game point drought with the helper. During the slump, he also went minus-6 with 11 hits and nine blocked shots. With Justin Schultz (upper body) leaving Saturday's game, Ryker Evans took some shifts alongside Jamie Oleksiak in the third period. If that switch sticks, Borgen may end up on the third pairing in the near future. He's produced seven helpers, 34 shots on net, 59 hits, 36 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 28 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steady in Wednesday's win Borgen provided an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Borgen has picked up two helpers over his last three games after recording no points in his first eight appearances in November. The defenseman is up to six assists, 27 shots on net, 47 hits, 27 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-4 rating. His offense is unlikely to improve much, but he's holding down a steady spot alongside Jamie Oleksiak on the Kraken's second pairing.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist in win Borgen notched an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Borgen ended his nine-game point drought with a helper on Yanni Gourde's third-period tally. The 26-year-old Borgen is a lock for the lineup thanks to his defense and physical play, not his offense. He's contributed five assists, 42 hits, 24 blocked shots, 12 PIM, 25 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 19 contests this season.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers against Panthers Borgen notched two assists in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact It's his second game this season with two helpers, but those are Borgen's only points through nine contests. The 26-year-old blueliner is providing decent all-around production, adding 16 hits, 15 shots, 11 blocked shots and four PIM to his ledger, but his lack of power-play time puts a firm cap on his fantasy value.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with two helpers Borgen produced two assists in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Borgen delivered a hit and forced a turnover on the Kraken's sixth goal, earning a secondary helper. He also got the puck to Oliver Bjorkstrand for the empty-netter. Borgen is in his third campaign with the Kraken, and he's been partnered with Jamie Oleksiak on the second pairing as a physical shutdown duo. Borgen has seven hits, four blocked shots, two PIM, nine shots on goal and a minus-1 rating through five appearances.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken sign D Will Borgen, F Pierre-Edouard Bellemare The Seattle Kraken signed defenseman Will Borgen to a two-year, $5.4 million deal on Friday, avoiding arbitration with the 26-year-old

JULY 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kraken defenseman Will Borgen avoids salary arbitration with a 2-year deal

The Seattle Kraken avoided salary arbitration with defenseman Will Borgen on Friday, agreeing to a two-year contract at an of average $2.7 million a season

JULY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Signs two-year contract Borgen signed a two-year, $5.4 million contract with Seattle on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Borgen played in his first full NHL season in 2022-23, finding the back of the net three times while adding 17 helpers in 82 games. Borgen also had 203 hits to go with 89 blocked shots. The 26-year-old and the Kraken were headed for arbitration before agreeing to the contract.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper Borgen logged an assist, five hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars in Game 1.

Impact Borgen has a goal and two assists over his last five games, accounting for all of his offense in eight playoff outings. He helped out on Oliver Bjorkstrand's tally Tuesday. Borgen has made more of a physical impact with 25 hits and 12 blocked shots in the postseason while playing alongside Jamie Oleksiak on the second defensive pairing.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist Wednesday Borgen notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 5.

Impact Borgen fed Jordan Eberle, who went for a skate through the Avalanche's zone before setting up Tye Kartye's first NHL tally. This was Borgen's second straight game with a point -- he has a goal and an assist through five playoff outings. The physical defenseman has also added 12 hits, five blocked shots, four PIM and an even plus-minus rating while playing on a shutdown pairing with Jamie Oleksiak.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in overtime win Borgen scored a goal on two shots, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche in Game 4.

Impact Borgen opened the scoring at 3:56 of the first period, capitalizing on extended pressure in the Avalanche's zone. The 26-year-old defenseman snapped his five-game point drought in the process. While he's not a huge scoring threat, he's picked up 11 hits, five blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-1 rating through four playoff contests as a solid defensive presence for the Kraken.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in win Borgen registered an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Borgen had the secondary helper on Matty Beniers' tally in the second period. With three points and a plus-6 rating over his last seven outings, Borgen has offered solid defense and a little depth scoring from the second defensive pairing. The 26-year-old blueliner is up to 20 points for the first time in his career, and he's added 203 hits, 87 blocked shots, 76 shots on net and a plus-12 rating through 80 appearances.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends lengthy goal drought Borgen scored a goal, added three hits and went plus-3 in Monday's 8-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Borgen struck early in the third period on a feed from Alexander Wennberg. The goal was Borgen's first since Nov. 28, a span of 62 games. It was his third tally of the season, and he's added 16 assists over 76 contests. The defenseman is mainly a physical presence in a bottom-four role, as he's picked up 193 hits, 83 blocked shots and 35 PIM in 2022-23.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends slump with assist Borgen provided an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Borgen set up Jaden Schwartz's goal at 7:56 of the first period. The helper ended a 10-game point drought for Borgen, who also struggled to a minus-8 rating in that span. The 26-year-old defenseman has established himself as an NHL regular this season with 18 points, 187 hits, 82 blocked shots, 69 shots on net, 35 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 74 contests overall.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist in win Borgen posted an assist, four hits, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Borgen ended a four-game point drought with his helper. The 26-year-old defenseman has been working alongside Jamie Oleksiak on the second pairing lately after spending much of the first half of the campaign on the third pairing. Borgen doesn't have a ton of scoring upside, but he's done alright with 14 points, 46 shots on net, 141 hits, 59 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 53 appearances.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kole Lind Scores Nice Backhand Off Creative Stretch-Pass From Will Borgen

APRIL 21, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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JULY 21, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Sabres notebook: Defenseman Will Borgen nears return from broken forearm The former fourth-round draft choice has rejoined the Sabres with a plan to show he’s ready for a full-time job in the NHL.

APRIL 20, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

John Vogl: Dylan Cozens and Will Borgen, who have been out... - The Athletic Dylan Cozens and Will Borgen, who have been out with injuries, skated together after the Sabres finished practice Monday. "We'll get informa...

APRIL 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not traveling for Tuesday's game Borgen (forearm) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Devils, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Borgen skated Monday, and interim coach Don Granato said the team should have a better idea of his timeline after Borgen's evaluation Monday evening. The 24-year-old defenseman played just four games before getting hurt, but injuries on Buffalo's blue line could open the door for Borgen to play more once he's healthy.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres notebook: Up from taxi squad, Will Borgen, Brandon Davidson give defense a lift With Rasmus Ristolainen, Jake McCabe and Brandon Montour on the Covid-19 protocol list, Borgen and Davidson each played their first game sin...

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Has Will Borgen earned a spot on the Buffalo Sabres’ roster? The Buffalo Sabres have an extremely capable prospect in Will Borgen, who has now spent two years in the AHL. Is he ready to be called up to...

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • SABRENOISE.COM

Buffalo Sabres Top 25 Under 25, #10: Will Borgen The right handed defenseman looking to force his way onto the Sabres blue line

JULY 29, 2020 • DIEBYTHEBLADE.COM

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Kraken defenseman Will Borgen avoids salary arbitration with a 2-year deal