Minnesota retains Brodin with 6-year extension

St. Paul, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Wild have made a long-term investment with defenseman Jonas Brodin, signing him to a six-year contract extension on Sunday.

“We are very excited to get Jonas Brodin signed through the 2020-21 season,” said Wild GM Chuck Fletcher. “He is one of the premier young defensemen in the NHL and has played a huge role on our team since entering the league as a 19- year-old. We’re confident that his game will continue to evolve in all areas and he will be a valuable part of our core for years to come.”

Brodin totaled eight goals and 19 points in 79 games for the club last season, his second NHL campaign. The 21-year-old native of Sweden has totaled 10 goals and 21 assists over 126 appearances in two-plus seasons in the Twin Cities.

Brodin, who will earn $832,500 in the final year of his initial entry- level deal, was set to become a restricted free agent next July.

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