Minnesota Wild Sign Veteran Defenseman

The Minnesota Wild have added some depth to their defense as they have signed veteran Jordie Benn to a one-year contract for $900,000.

The #mnwild today signed defenseman Jordie Benn to a one-year, $900,000 contract. He has recorded 127 points (24-103=127), a plus-19 rating, 222 PIM, 670 hits and 908 blocked shots in 556 career games during 10 NHL seasons with Dallas, Montreal, Vancouver and Winnipeg (2011-21). pic.twitter.com/VPTRbquMiP
— Minnesota Wild PR (@mnwildPR) August 27, 2021

Benn spent last season between the Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets after a mid-season trade and put up 10 points in 39 games. Offense isn't Benn's game and he's more of a physical stay-at-home type who isn't afraid to muck it up in the dirty areas.