09-06-2026 14:05 via dose.ca

Michael McCarron: another Habs first-round pick who signed a good contract elsewhere

At the trade deadline, the Minnesota Wild acquired center Michael McCarron. He was brought in to add depth ahead of the playoffs.
And clearly, the Wild liked what they saw. Why? Because the player was offered $19.8 million ($3.3 million per year over six years) to avoid becoming a free agent.
And after several years with the Preds organization, he said yes to the Wild: he's put down roots in Minnesota. He even got a no-trade clause (which doesn't include an expansion process) in the deal!6 x $3.
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