Wild sign Michael McCarron to six-year, $20M contract extension
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Minnesota Wild have signed center Michael McCarron to a six-year contract worth $20 million. The deal comes after McCarron's significant impact following his midseason trade from the Nashville Predators, during which he played 20 regular-season games and demonstrated strong performance with two goals, two assists, and team-leading playoff statistics. In the 2025-26 season, he recorded career highs in shots, hits, and blocked shots during his time divided between the two teams. McCarron's new contract will average $3.33 million annually against the salary cap through the 2031-32 season.
- •McCarron was acquired by the Wild for a 2028 second-round pick.
- •He recorded 109 shots on goal and 205 hits this season.
- •McCarron won 54.5% of his faceoffs during the playoffs.
- •His new deal runs through the 2031-32 season.
- •He previously made $900,000 on his expiring contract.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Wild sign center Michael McCarron to a 6-year, $20M contract after his impactful midseason arrival
- 6:19 PMESPN — Wild keep McCarron in fold with 6-year, $20M deal
"The Wild signed Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20M contract, taking an impending free agent off the market after his productive arrival following a midseason trade.
"Minnesota took one of their impending free agents off the market.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 6:50 PMWild sign center Michael McCarron to a 6-year, $20M contract after his impactful midseason arrival
Minnesota took one of their impending free agents off the market.
- ESPNJun 9, 2026, 6:19 PMWild keep McCarron in fold with 6-year, $20M deal
The Wild signed Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20M contract, taking an impending free agent off the market after his productive arrival following a midseason trade.
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