Will Michael McCarron Prove His $20M Contract Worth This Season?

Michael McCarron signed a six-year, $20 million contract with the Minnesota Wild in June, carrying a $3.33 million AAV through 2031-32. He will be 37 years old when it expires. The deal includes a full no-movement clause (NMC) in the first three years and a 15-team no-trade list in the final three, plus a clause preventing the Wild from placing him on waivers. The Wild have a clear reason for that commitment. McCarron had his best NHL season in 2025-26, setting career highs with 109 shots on goal, 205 hits, and 77 blocked shots. In 11 playoff games, he had…