Minnesota Wild Signs Forward Michael McCarron to Six-Year Contract Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin announced on Thursday that the team has signed forward Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20 million contract. The deal, which begins with the 2026-27 season and extends through the 2031-32 season, carries an average annual value of $3.33 million. McCarron, 31, joins the Wild after being acquired from the Nashville Predators on March 3, 2026, and will bring his experience and physicality to the team’s forward lines. McCarron’s performance with the Wild this season has been notable, as he skated in 20 regular-season games, recording five points (three goals, two assists), 20 penalty minutes, 23 shots on goal, 40 hits, and a face-off win percentage of 51.4 percent. His contributions during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs were equally impactful, as he played in all 11 games, tallying four points (two goals, two assists), 14 shots on goal, 27 hits, and leading the team with 14 blocked shots. He also ranked second on the team with a 54.5 percent face-off win rate (90-of-165). The 6-foot-6, 232-pound forward’s season with the Predators and Wild was marked by consistency and durability. In 79 games for both teams, McCarron recorded 17 points (eight goals, nine assists), 93 penalty minutes, and set career highs with 109 shots on goal, 205 hits, 77 blocked shots, and 14:02 of ice time per game. His face-off success rate of 52.5 percent (522-of-994) further highlights his role as a key player in the team’s defensive structure. McCarron’s NHL career has spanned nine seasons, with stops in Montreal, Nashville, and Minnesota. Across 381 games, he has accumulated 79 points (36 goals, 43 assists), 515 penalty minutes, 463 shots on goal, and 884 hits.#nashville_predators #minnesota_wild #bill_guerin #michael_mccarron #2026_stanley_cup_playoffs
