Minnesota had just one remaining restricted free agent who saw regular NHL action with them last season and they’ve quickly reached an agreement with that player. Michael Russo of The Athletic reports (Twitter link) that the Wild have inked blueliner Declan Chisholm to a one-year, $1MM contract. Chisholm was eligible to file for salary arbitration by yesterday’s deadline but … [Read more...] about Wild Re-Sign Declan Chisholm
Bruins, Wild Among Top Suitors For Rutger McGroarty
News broke last week that Jets 2022 first-round pick Rutger McGroarty was seeking a trade, with most assuming that a deal could come across the finish line as soon as a few days ago so Winnipeg could recoup a first-rounder in this year’s draft. It hasn’t happened yet, but there’s still a strong chance he could be moved as the first round kicks off in less than an hour. Among … [Read more...] about Bruins, Wild Among Top Suitors For Rutger McGroarty
Minnesota, Philadelphia Swap 12th Overall And 13th Overall
The Minnesota Wild have acquired the 12th overall pick from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for the 13th overall pick and a third-round selection in next year’s draft (X Link). The Wild would use the selection on defenseman Zeev Buium out of the University of Denver, who miraculously fell to 12th overall. Minnesota adds another dynamic defensive prospect while already … [Read more...] about Minnesota, Philadelphia Swap 12th Overall And 13th Overall
Wild To Sign Yakov Trenin To Four-Year Deal
The Wild are signing forward Yakov Trenin, sources tell Bally Sports Midwest’s Andy Strickland. It’s a four-year deal with a $3.5MM cap hit, PuckPedia adds. With the deal, Minnesota pays a premium for arguably the most pure checking forward on the market. Trenin, 27, was a second-round pick of the Predators in 2015. He spent his first four and a half NHL seasons there before a … [Read more...] about Wild To Sign Yakov Trenin To Four-Year Deal
Wild Sign Eight Players To Two-Way Deals
The Wild have signed forwards Travis Boyd and Devin Shore, supplementing their depth on offense after bringing in Yakov Trenin on a four-year deal earlier today. Both are two-way deals. Boyd’s pays him $775K in the NHL with a $550K guarantee, per The Athletic’s Michael Russo, while Shore’s pays him $775K NHL/$400K AHL with a $450K guarantee, per PuckPedia. Boyd found a … [Read more...] about Wild Sign Eight Players To Two-Way Deals