The Wild have signed top forward prospect Danila Yurov to his entry-level contract, the team confirmed. The three-year deal starts next season and carries a $950K cap hit, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Yurov can also earn up to $2MM in performance bonuses each season ($1MM in Schedule A, $1MM in Schedule B) as part of the deal, Russo adds. Yurov was released from his … [Read more...] about Wild Sign Danila Yurov To Entry-Level Contract
Wild Plan To Start Danila Yurov At Center
The Minnesota Wild have a clear plan for their newly signed prospect. According to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com, General Manager Bill Guerin expects Danila Yurov to be a center to start his professional career in North America.There’s credibility toward the Wild’s thought process. Over the last two years with the KHL’s Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Yurov spent much of his time down the … [Read more...] about Wild Plan To Start Danila Yurov At Center
Wallstedt Still Has Confidence After Disappointing Season
Now that Marc-Andre Fleury has shut the door on his playing career, Minnesota Wild netminder prospect Jesper Wallstedt has a clear pathway toward NHL minutes. Still, he’s not coming off a promising season, as injuries limited him to 27 games in the AHL, leading Wallstedt to a 9-14-5 record with a .879 SV% and a 3.59 GAA. In an interview with Joe Smith of The Athletic, Wallstedt … [Read more...] about Wallstedt Still Has Confidence After Disappointing Season
Marc-Andre Fleury, Gabriel Landeskog, Sean Monahan Named Masterton Trophy Finalists
The NHL has announced the three finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award is presented each year to the player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” This year’s finalists are Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, and Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean … [Read more...] about Marc-Andre Fleury, Gabriel Landeskog, Sean Monahan Named Masterton Trophy Finalists
Morning Notes: Marner, Stars, Buium, Lindholm
The Toronto Maple Leafs were without star winger Mitch Marner at Sunday morning’s practice, as Marner attends to the birth of his first child. He isn’t expected to miss any time, helped along by Toronto’s second round matchup against the Florida Panthers beginning at home on Monday. Marner finally broke through the 100-point glass ceiling this season, scoring a career-high 102 … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Marner, Stars, Buium, Lindholm