Wild Secure Michael McCarron with Six-Year, $20 Million Contract

The Minnesota Wild have made a significant move by signing center Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20 million contract. This decision comes after McCarron’s impressive performance following his midseason acquisition, ensuring that one of their impending free agents remains off the market.

At 31 years old, McCarron showcased his skills in 20 regular-season games for the Wild after being traded from the Nashville Predators for a 2028 second-round draft pick on March 3. Standing tall at 6-foot-6, he experienced his best NHL season during 2025-26, achieving career highs that included 109 shots on goal, 205 hits, and 77 blocked shots. In the playoffs, McCarron contributed significantly with two goals, two assists, and a team-leading 14 blocked shots over 11 games, alongside 27 hits and a solid faceoff win percentage of 54.5%.

Originally drafted in the first round by the Montreal Canadiens in 2013, McCarron’s journey has been one of late-blooming success. This past season, he earned $900,000 on his expiring contract. With the new deal extending through the 2031-32 season, McCarron will carry an annual average value of $3.33 million against the salary cap.

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