The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Marc Staal to a contract extension, the team announced after its 5-2 win Sunday against Pittsburgh. as a six-year extension with an annual salary of $5.7 million. It also includes a no-trade clause in the first three years, ESPN reported Kevin Kelly Jersey . MORE: | "Marc has been one of the cornerstones of our team since he arrived in New York," Rangers general manager Glen Sather said in a statement. "His commitment and perseverance to the Rangers, and the game of hockey, has been an inspiration for everyone in the organization, and he has become a role model for young players and veterans alike. We are excited that he will continue to provide that leadership in a Rangers uniform." Staal, who has two brothers playing for the Carolina Hurricanes, signed the contract on Sunday. "It's the place I want to be," Staal said via the Rangers Twitter account. "I've had great time growing up in this organization and have a lot of respect for what they do." Staal, 28, could have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He has two goals and six a sists in 42 games this season and 29 goals and 119 points in 503 regular-season games. "It's been fun winning games with the guys in this room ... this is the right choice [for me],"Staal said. Phoenix Sanders Jersey