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The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Marcus Johansson to a one-year, $800,000 contract for the 2025-26 NHL season, after a productive season where he scored 34 points in 72 games and contributed to Sweden's bronze medal at the World Championship.
The Minnesota Wild has signed forward Marcus Johansson to a two-year, $4 million contract that goes through the 2024-25 season. Johansson recorded 46 points in 80 games with Minnesota and Washington this season and was acquired from Washington on February 28 in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. The 32-year-old has played for Sweden in five international tournaments including the 2014 Winter Olympics and has collected 453 points in 833 career NHL games during 13 seasons with various teams.
The Minnesota Wild finally showed up as an elite depth team in Game 3 of the NHL playoffs against the Dallas Stars. The entire lineup contributed to the win, with Mats Zuccarello and Ryan Hartman leading the way. Despite losing Joel Eriksson Ek early in the game, the Wild's depth rose to the occasion, with Matt Boldy and Marcus Johansson picking up the slack. The team's defense also stepped up, with John Klingberg and Brock Faber working well as a pair. The Wild's depth is proving to be a key factor in their playoff success.