As the 2026 NHL Free Agency period is in full swing, the details for the newest Nick Foligno contract are now here. The Wild have re-signed Foligno to a one-year contract worth $900,000. Let us discuss the latest contract.
Nick Foligno Contract Keeps Him in Minny
It was uncertain whether or not Foligno would continue playing in the NHL next season, given his age. The 38-year-old left winger had a nice story this past season, as he played on the same team as his brother, Marcus Foligno, on the Minnesota Wild. He was also recently the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, before getting traded to the Wild at the trade deadline last season in exchange for future considerations. He will be a great leader and vocal motivator in the locker room and could mentor younger players, not dissimilar to the Vancouver Canucks acquiring Brendan Gallagher to improve their culture.
Nick Foligno is the ultimate hype man for his teammates! 😎 #StanleyCup
Check out how he encouraged Vladimir Tarasenko on the bench ahead of his huge goal in Game 6!
Game 1 between the @mnwild and @Avalanche is TONIGHT at 9p ET on @NHL_On_TNT, @Sportsnet, and @TVASports! pic.twitter.com/ghkoB6OipY
— NHL (@NHL) May 3, 2026
Foligno was drafted 28th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, and this coming season will be his 20th season in the NHL. In 1,287 career NHL games, he has scored 251 goals and 361 assists for 612 points. Known for his gritty, hard-nosed play, he can still be effective in a depth role, even though his role on teams has diminished over the years.
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What It Means
He will take the tough faceoffs, he will kill penalties, and he will give the motivational speeches that the team needs to hear. What more can you ask for? At this price, it is a reasonable acquisition, and one that could bring up the morale of the team on a regular basis.
More free agency news to come as the month of July kicks off. Keep it locked here at Last Word on Hockey for the latest.
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