Michael McCarron signs six-year extension with Minnesota Wild
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Minnesota Wild have signed Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20 million contract extension ahead of free agency. The deal, which carries an average annual value of $3.33 million, will keep McCarron with the team through the 2031-32 season. McCarron, 31, recently played for the Wild and the Nashville Predators, contributing eight goals and nine assists during the regular season. He also recorded four points in 11 playoff games, marking his return to postseason play after the 2023-24 season. This extension comes as McCarron was set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
- •McCarron signs for six years at a $3.33 million cap hit.
- •He has played nine seasons in the NHL with 79 career points.
- •McCarron recorded 17 points in 79 games last season.
- •He has contributed four points in 11 playoff games.
- •The extension keeps him off the unrestricted free agency market.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Depth Forward Signs Extension to Stay with Minnesota Wild
- 3:59 PMNHL News — Minnesota Wild Signs Forward Michael McCarron to Six-year Contract - NHL.com
"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 …
"SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed forward Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20 million contract ($3.33 million average annual value…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:23 PMDepth Forward Signs Extension to Stay with Minnesota Wild
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 …
- NHL NewsJun 9, 2026, 3:59 PMMinnesota Wild Signs Forward Michael McCarron to Six-year Contract - NHL.com
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed forward Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20 million contract ($3.33 million average annual value…
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