Mats Zuccarello's future in Minnesota officially decided

Minnesota Wild veteran forward Mats Zuccarello is entering the final year of his contract, and there was speculation that general manager Bill Guerin could elect to part ways with him at some point in favor of younger players on the roster. However, any such thought has been put to rest early this afternoon.

Minutes ago, it was announced by the Wild that Zuccarello has been re-signed to a two year contract extension, keeping him with the Wild through the 2025-26 NHL season. The deal is worth $8.25 million ($4,125,000 average annual value) and carries a no-trade clause in both years.

Via the official press release from the Wild website: 

"Zuccarello, 36, recorded 67 points (22-45=67), including 29 (9-20=29) power-play points (PPP) in 78 games last season and averaged a career-best 20:12 in TOI/game and set new career-highs in power-play goals (PPG) and shots (198). The 5-foot-8, 184-pound native of Oslo, Norway, led the team in assists and power-play assists (PPA), was second in points and power-play points, third in goals and fourth in PPG.

Since joining Minnesota in 2019, Zuccarello leads the team in assists (146) and PPA (48), ranks second in points (218) and PPP (70), third in goals (72) and PPG (22), and is T-4th in games played (255)."

Two more years of Zuccarello beyond this season with the Wild, Minnesota fans. How are you liking this deal? 

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