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Summer is in full swing, and that means the NHL is in full offseason mode. Of course, there will be moves and signings, but again, everything has calmed down for the most part.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 11

Another round of expansion is coming, will the rebuilding Canucks be ready?

Dread it, run from it, another expansion draft arrives, all the same. There has been speculation about the next round of NHL expansion ever since the last round concluded with the introduction of the Seattle Kraken.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 11

Michael McCarron may have thrown Wild veteran into Dylan Larkin trade package

The Minnesota Wild could throw Ryan Hartman in their trade package for Dylan Larkin after Michael McCarron's return.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 10

Michael McCarron's new deal continues a controversial streak for Wild

Michael McCarron's deal is another in a growing list of long-term deals for bottom-six forwards for the Minnesota Wild.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Minnesota Wild News / Oilersnation / June 9

NHL Notebook: Wild sign McCarron; Puljujarvi loses gold medal

NHL free agency is on the horizon, and we are seeing more and more teams lock up their guys before the phones start ringing. Michael McCarron is the newest of the bunch, as he and the Minnesota Wild have reportedly come to terms on a six-year contract extension that will pay the six-foot-six forward $3.3 million annually.

Minnesota Wild News / Canucksarmy / June 9

NHL Notebook: McCarron re-signs with Wild, Oilers closing in on hiring Mike Babcock

If you were hoping to see the Canucks buy a draft pick by signing big centre Michael McCarron in free agency, keep hoping. On Tuesday morning, news broke that the Minnesota Wild had re-signed the hulking right-shot centre to a six-year deal worth $3.3 million annually.

Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / June 9

Surprising contract for Wild role player might be harbinger of changing landscape

You probably weren't the only person surprised by the announcement of Michael McCarron's new six-year, $20 million contract with the Minnesota Wild.

Michael McCarron contract another example of sticker shock in rising cap era

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 9

Michael McCarron contract another example of sticker shock in rising cap era

The Minnesota Wild reportedly signed center Michael McCarron to a six-year extension with a $3.3 million cap hit on Tuesday. While the extension itself wasn’t a surprise, as McCarron was just what the Wild needed in a bottom-six role, the price tag was certainly a shocker.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / June 9

Wild sign F Michael McCarron to 6-year contract

Pending unrestricted free agent Michael McCarron signed a six-year contract worth $20 million with the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. The deal begins in the 2026-27 season and extends through the 2031-32 campaign.

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 9

Report: Wild sign McCarron to six-year contract extension

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has been hard at work making sure his team’s roster stays where it needs to be to carry on as a Stanley Cup contender, and he got one more box marked off his offseason checklist on Tuesday.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 9

Wild reportedly 'closing in' on deal to re-sign Michael McCarron

Forward Michael McCarron is reportedly nearing a deal to return to the Minnesota Wild. McCarron, 31, is set to be a free agent this summer. After a strong stint with the Wild, who acquired the towering winger at the deadline in March, McCarron was thought to have set himself up for a nice deal this offseason.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 8

Wild Closing In On Long-Term Deal With Michael McCarron

Last month, it was noted that the Wild and Michael McCarron had mutual interest on extending the forward’s stay in Minnesota. But one of the key sticking points in talks was McCarron’s understandable desire to get some term on his next deal, a luxury he has yet to have in the NHL; his longest contract was his entry-level deal back in 2013.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / May 29

Wild can't give into Michael McCarron temptation this offseason

The Minnesota Wild must throw in the towel if Michael McCarron's price gets too high during free agency.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23

Wild rumors: Minnesota ‘badly wants to re-sign’ this veteran forward

Michael McCarron just enjoyed one of the best seasons of his NHL career, scoring 17 points split between the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild before adding four points in 11 Stanley Cup Playoff contests.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22

Wild Hoping To Re-Sign Michael McCarron

The Minnesota Wild “badly want to re-sign” mid-season trade addition Michael McCarron, reports Michael Russo of The Athletic. McCarron is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Minnesota Wild News / Dose.ca / May 12

Playoff Roundup: Michael McCarron Frustrated After Taking a Hard Head Check

Last night, a series continued in the NHL. The one between the Avalanche and the Wild. Colorado ultimately won the game and is now just one win away from the Western Conference Final.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 3

Should the Canucks target Michael McCarron in free agency?

This July 1 may be the least exciting free agent frenzy day hockey fans have seen in a while, considering the rising salary cap has given all 32 NHL teams an extra $9.5 million in space to re-sign their players.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Wild Acquire Michael McCarron From Predators for Second-Round Pick

The Minnesota Wild have acquired Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Wild Add Size by Picking Up Michael McCarron from Predators

The Minnesota Wild made a smaller, but interesting, move ahead of Friday’s trade deadline. They’ve acquired big centre Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 3

Wild acquire F Michael McCarron from Predators

The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Wild acquire Michael McCarron: What it means for team and player

McCarron could make his Wild debut as soon as Friday, as the group travels to Vegas.

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 22

Michael McCarron returns to Montreal: several teams are interested

Michael McCarron was once an interesting prospect in Montreal. The Canadiens quickly realized that McCarron wasn’t going to become the top-notch center they so desperately hoped he would.

Nashville Predators News / Dose.ca / December 14, 2024

The huge cut on Michael McCarron’s face

As we know, in hockey, things can get pretty rough. Fights, big checks, and unfortunately serious accidents and injuries can happen. When Adam Johnson died from a skate cut, it sparked controversy regarding neck protection.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / March 1, 2024

McCarron is Making an Impact in Career Year with Predators

In a season that has seen a number of unlikely heroes emerge for the Nashville Predators, Michael McCarron has been chief among them. The 28-year-old,

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators on SI / January 3, 2024

Predators Forward Michael McCarron Is Working Hard, Having Fun

At any given Predators practice you'll hear skates cutting across the ice, pucks thwacking off hockey sticks, shots thumping into Juuse Saros' glove...and Michael McCarron jawing with and cheering on his teammates. "He's a fun guy to be around," Andrew Brunette said of McCarron.