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Wild's Gustavsson Signs $34M Deal, Wallstedt's Future Uncertain

10/8/2025

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Filip Gustavsson signed a five-year, $34 million contract with the Minnesota Wild, averaging $6.8 million.
The extension prompts questions about Jesper Wallstedt, Minnesota’s 2021 first-round pick (20th overall).
Analysts are divided on timing, given Wallstedt’s potential and last season’s AHL results.
If both excel, Minnesota could adopt a shared workload, similar to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Story summary

Filip Gustavsson signed a five-year, $34 million contract with the Minnesota Wild, averaging $6.8 million.
The extension prompts questions about Jesper Wallstedt, Minnesota’s 2021 first-round pick (20th overall).
Analysts are divided on timing, given Wallstedt’s potential and last season’s AHL results.
If both excel, Minnesota could adopt a shared workload, similar to the Toronto Maple Leafs.