ST. PAUL — In an offseason that will likely be defined by splashy moves, the Wild made a savvy move on Monday, June 24, agreeing to a two-year, $1.4 million contract with defenseman Brad Hunt.
While it won’t do much to move the needle, Hunt, 30, will almost certainly play a key role on the blue line next season. He recorded 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists) in 42 games split between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Wild last season. He was acquired midseason by the Wild in exchange for a fifth-round selection in last weekend’s NHL Draft and proved to be a useful player on the power play.
In his career, Hunt has 39 points (10 goals, 29 assists) in 128 games. Besides the Wild and the Golden Knights, he’s also spent time with the Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators.
