The Minnesota Wild have signed unrestricted free-agent forward Matt Cullen to a one-year contract. Cullen 40, is entering his 20th NHL season. In 1366 NHL games, Cullen has scored 248 and 689 points, he’s also a minus-29.
According to Michael Russo, Cullen is expected to play on the Wild’s fourth line.
Sources: Matt Cullen has decided to return for a 20th NHL season. Deciding between second stint with #mnwild or chance of 3-peat with #pens
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) August 16, 2017
This will be Cullen’s second stint with the Wild. The former Moorhead, Minnesota native was a member of the Wild from 2010-13. In 193 games with the Wild, Cullen scored 33 goals and 101 points, he was also a minus-15. According to the official Minnesota Wild site, Cullen will make $1 million with $700,000 in potential performance bonuses.
Cullen has won three Stanley Cup with two teams (Pittsburgh 2, Carolina 1). In 123 playoff games, Cullen scored 18 goals and 38 points, he’s also a minus-three.
Cullen played with the SCSU Huskies from 1995-97 scoring (27g-59a—86pts).
Cullen's deal is $1 million + 700K in potential bonuses. If that takes #mnwild over cap, there's a +7.5% NHL bonus cushion if needed
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) August 16, 2017
You peruse Matt Cullen’s Career Stats here.
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