With over 180 deals signed during the first day of free agency yesterday, some smaller names may have gotten lost in the shuffle. Here’s a list of names that have inked two-way deals with Central Division clubs since the market opened yesterday, per CapFriendly. Some of these may have been included in our main coverage yesterday, while others went under the radar. All contracts … [Read more...] about Minor Free Agent Signings: Central Division
Wild Extend Jacob Middleton
7/1: According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Wild have signed Middleton to a four-year, $17.4MM extension at a $4.35MM AAV. 6/27: The Wild are likely to announce an extension for defenseman Jacob Middleton soon after he becomes eligible to sign one on Monday, The Athletic’s Michael Russo wrote earlier this week. It’s likely to come in at four years between $16MM and $18MM total, … [Read more...] about Wild Extend Jacob Middleton
Wild Have Had Trade Talks For Patrik Laine
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet is reporting that the Nashville Predators have told teams interested in goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov that they would like to get a current NHLer back in a trade or another highly touted forward or defensive prospect. The 22-year-old Askarov appeared to be the Predators goaltender of the future, but with Juuse Saros expected to sign a … [Read more...] about Wild Have Had Trade Talks For Patrik Laine
Bruins Acquire Vinni Lettieri In Swap With Wild
The Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild have swapped depth forwards and fourth-round picks – with Boston acquiring Vinni Lettieri and Pick 110 from the Wild for Jakub Lauko and Pick 122 (Twitter link). This move comes as much more minor than some of the day’s blockbusters. But it could stand as one of the most memorable trades of the day, with Minnesota using Pick 122 to select … [Read more...] about Bruins Acquire Vinni Lettieri In Swap With Wild
Wild Begin Extension Negotiations With Brock Faber
Michael Russo of The Athletic reports the Minnesota Wild and rookie defenseman Brock Faber are expected to meet today to begin contract negotiations. Faber will enter the final year of his entry-level contract during the 2024-25 NHL season but is extension eligible on July 1st. There is no doubt that Faber is a player to invest in as the University of Minnesota product finished … [Read more...] about Wild Begin Extension Negotiations With Brock Faber