Wilderness Walk: Matt Dumba signs contract extension

Ladies and gentlemen, the wait is over. Matt Duma and the Wild have agreed to a 5 year, 30 million dollar (6 million AAV) extension. Nothing better than a 3am EST notification from Elliotte Friedman saying the Wild and Dumba have agreed to this deal. Also, with it being 3am, not a lot of information has been released by the Wild about this extension so make sure to stick with Hockey Wilderness all day for news and reaction from the organization. With this deal settled, the Wild still have to sign Jason Zucker who also filed for salary arbitration. His hearing is set for July 28th.

I posted an article about a month ago on Dumba, and why he deserves the contract he has been offered. Check it out here.

On our walk with us this morning is one of my personal favorite songs off Drake’s new album, titled Summer Games.

Wild News

Wild on the Water raises $30,000 for charities
The National Hockey League's (NHL) Minnesota Wild and Ron Schara Productions jointly announced today that the second annual Wild on the Water Bass Fishing Tournament presented by Alumacraft raised $30,000 for charity.

Tending the fields

On the frozen pond

Amsoil Arena to Offer Expanded Beer, Wine Sales for UMD Hockey - Arena Digest
Beginning with the 2018-19 season, Amsoil Arena will offer expanded beer and wine sales for University of Minnesota Duluth men's and women's hockey games.

Off the trail

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Toews optimistic Blackhawks can bounce back after missing playoffs
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Salvador mentoring youths, making difference for NextGEN AAA Foundation
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Wheeler to battle pro golfers at PGA Tour Canada event
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Rangers hire Quinn, looking to advance rebuild
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Stepan, Coyotes can't wait to get going
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Donato learning about offseason commitment from Bruins veterans
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Islanders looking to turn page after Tavares' departure
After the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is taking a look at where each team stands. Today, the New York Islanders.