In a stunning move that has the hockey world buzzing, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced the signing of young defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year, $68 million contract extension. The deal, set to kick in for the 2025-26 season, showcases the faith Guerin has in Faber’s potential after an impressive rookie season.
“He’s shown that he’s mature enough to handle it. He’s shown that he’s going to keep getting better,” Guerin stated confidently. “Yeah, it’s worth the risk.”
Faber, a native of Maple Grove, Minnesota, made a huge impact in his first season in the NHL. Finishing as the runner-up in Calder Trophy voting, Faber’s performance on the ice was nothing short of outstanding. Leading all rookies in ice time and putting up impressive numbers in points and assists, Faber quickly became a key player for the Wild.
“He is one of the future stars of this team,” Guerin added, highlighting Faber’s potential to be a cornerstone player for years to come. “He’s already proven himself among the best of the best in the league.”
With the Wild looking to the future and planning for more flexibility in their salary cap, the signing of Faber is a strategic move. The impending expiration of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter’s contracts will free up more cap space for the team to make additional moves in the coming seasons.
Faber’s journey to the Wild began with his selection by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 draft. After being traded to Minnesota in a deal for Kevin Fiala, Faber wasted no time in proving his worth to his new team. Now, with a long-term contract extension in hand, Faber is poised to continue his impressive growth as a player.
The extension of Faber’s contract follows closely on the heels of Jake Middleton’s four-year, $17.4 million deal with the Wild. These signings signal a commitment from the organization to invest in their young talent and build a team for sustained success.
As Faber embarks on the next chapter of his career with the Wild, he does so with a deep-rooted connection to the team. A lifelong fan whose childhood bedroom was adorned with Wild memorabilia, Faber’s passion for the franchise runs deep.
With Faber locked in for the long haul, the Wild are poised to make waves in the NHL for years to come. As fans eagerly await the start of the 2025-26 season, the excitement surrounding Faber and his potential knows no bounds.