Colorado Avalanche Signs Brock Nelson Impacting Minnesota Wild Offseason

What's Next For the Wild With Brock Nelson Off the Board?

When Bill Guerin told the media at his end-of-year presser that he would be looking for "centers" this offseason, we knew exactly what he meant. Minnesota native Brock Nelson was the guy the Wild had their eyes set on, and that wasn't just the local media saying it. In January, John Buccigross calle...

NHL Rumors: What Brock Nelson's Extension Means for John Tavares? - NHL Rumors

What Brock Nelson‘s extension means for John Tavares? First Up: Mike Johnson when asked what Brock Nelson’s three-year, $7.5 million cap hit deal with the Colorado Avalanche means for Toronto Maple Leafs pending UFA center John Tavares. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Host: “Do you think this Nelson deal again, three years, 7.5 million per. He’s a year younger than Tavares. Does that affect anything with regards to how Tavares looks at this free …

Minnesota Wild running out of options to add at center position – SKOR North

Judd and AJ talk about the Avalanche extending Brock Nelson and how that move impacts the Wild’s plans for the offseason.

Colorado Avalanche Signs Brock Nelson Impacting Minnesota Wild Offseason

The Minnesota Wild's pursuit of free agent Brock Nelson has been dashed by the Colorado Avalanche, who signed him to a three-year, $22.5 million deal. While Nelson is a productive center and a strong offensive contributor, his age (turning 34 next season) and price tag would have posed significant long-term risks for the Wild. With over $22 million in cap space, Minnesota needs to find the right fit for their center position without overcommitti…

Avalanche Lock In Brock Nelson to Solidify Second-Line Center Role Amid Tight Cap Crunch - Sports Al Dente

The Colorado Avalanche made a major offseason move on Wednesday by securing center Brock Nelson on a three-year deal worth $7.5 million annually, according to ESPN sources. Nelson, who was acquired in a March 9 trade from the New York Islanders, had been seen as a potential top target in the upcoming free agency. Instead, the Avalanche have locked in the 33-year-old forward who tallied six goals and 13 points in 19 games, ensuring continued stab…