The Minnesota Wild have taken care of a piece of business before the start of free agency. News emerged on late Tuesday morning that the Wild have signed the Michael McCarron extension with the veteran forward. McCarron’s deal is for six years, with a total cost of $20 million. The deal is a $3.33 million cap hit and runs through the end of the 2031-32 season.
Michael McCarron re-signs with Wild, foregoing UFA payday: Sources www.nytimes.com/athletic/732…
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Minnesota Wild Sign Michael McCarron Extension
McCarron has played for the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and the Wild across his nine-year NHL career. In the most recent season, the Grosse Pointe, Michigan native tallied eight goals and nine assists for 17 points in 79 combined games between the Predators and the Wild. However, he posted career highs in hits (205), shots on goal (109), and blocked shots (77).
The 31-year-old has 36 goals and 43 assists for 79 points in 381 career games. Montreal originally drafted McCarron in the first round, 25th overall of the 2013 NHL Draft. He was sent to Minnesota at the trade deadline and registered three goals and two assists for five points in 20 games.
McCarron provided two goals and two assists for four points in 11 Stanley Cup Playoff games in the Wild’s most recent run. It was the first time he appeared in the postseason since the 2023-24 campaign with the Predators.
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What It Means
The veteran forward was set to become an unrestricted free agent in the coming offseason. However, it looks like McCarron has found a place in the Twin Cities. McCarron may not fill up the scoresheet, but he does serve an important purpose on the roster.m wi
He is massive at 6-feet, 6-inches tall and 232 pounds. The veteran forward can throw his weight around and isn’t afraid to go into the dirty areas. He’s also not afraid of doing the little things to help a team win.
McCarron also got himself a raise from his current $900,000 that he was making. He also gets very good term that will keep him in Minnesota.
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