The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Nick Bjugstad earlier this afternoon to a one-year, $900,000 contract.
By signing Bjugstad now, the Wild avoid him entering unrestricted free agency, which begins on July 28.
The 28-year-old was a new addition to the Wild in 2021, acquired by the team in the offseason from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a conditional 2021 draft pick, which the Penguins did not end up receiving. The Blaine, Minn. native had 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists) in 44 games this past season. Half of his goals were game winners.