Wild Rumors: Brock Faber Expected To Get "Richest Contract Extension" In Franchise History

Wednesday, April 03, 2024 , ,

Minnesota Wild's president of hockey operations and general manager, Bill Guerin, is poised to orchestrate a historic contract extension for Brock Faber, the team's burgeoning defenseman.

With Faber's exceptional performance on the ice as a rookie positioning him as a linchpin for the franchise's future, Guerin aims to secure him to what could potentially be the most lucrative deal in Wild history, according to Michael Russo and Shayna Goldman.

Despite the potential challenges posed by Faber's Calder Trophy contention and the complexities of negotiating a record-breaking contract, Guerin recognizes the undeniable talent and value that Faber brings to the team.

Represented by agents Brian and Scott Bartlett, Faber's impending negotiation is anticipated to set a new standard for contract expectations among young defensemen in the NHL.

Drawing comparisons to elite talents like Cale Makar and Charlie McAvoy, Faber's market value projections suggest a substantial payday on the horizon.

Makar signed a 6-year, $54M ($9M AAV) deal with Colorado back in July of 2021. In comparison, McAvoy signed a massive 8-year, $76M deal ($9.5M AAV) with the Bruins just three months after Makar inked his.

With Faber's trajectory indicating a player of immense value, the Wild's forthcoming negotiations have captivated attention across the league, with implications extending beyond mere financial figures.

The 21-year-old has put up an impressive seven goals, 41 total points, a +5 plus/minus rating, and 139 blocked shots across 74 games played in his first NHL season.

It will be interesting to see if Guerin gives Faber an extension, similar to the ones Makar and McAvoy received, this summer or the next.

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