I said something similar. He's a very good #5 that I was concerned that we'd pay and play like a #4 and we did.
The key will be whether, if Schneider progresses, NYR have the guts to flip their roles, and unlilke a lot of other situations, I think the right coach would be willing. Borgen would still play 18-19 minutes logging lots of PK time.
He just has to avoid getting fat and partying all summer or the Brendan Smith comps will get worse.
Borgen making 4 mil as a #5 can work. But this team desperately needs a 1B defenseman to push Miller, Borgen down a spot each, and I don't see any available.