Wild GM Bill Guerin makes decision on Jake Middleton

On the first day of NHL free agency, the Minnesota Wild have made the decision to retain a key member of their defense. General manager Bill Guerin has announced a four-year contract extension for defenseman Jake Middleton.

His new deal carries a healthy raise of $4.35 million.

The 28-year old native of Alberta was acquired by the Wild at the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline from the San Jose Sharks. Last season with the Wild, he scored seven goals with 15 assists along with a rather unappetizing -15 rating. 

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