Wild Sign Forward Clutterbuck to Three-Year Extension

The Minnesota Wild announced today that they have signed popular right winger Cal Clutterbuck to a three-year contract extension worth $4.2 million. The deal averages out to $1.4 million per season. He would have been a restricted free agent this summer. In 54 games so far this season, Clutterbuck has 12 goals and six assists for 18 points and 34 penalty minutes. He currently leads the league in hits for the second straight season. In 134 career NHL games, all with the Wild, he has 23 goals and 13 assists for 36 points and 110 penalty minutes. This is a good signing for the Wild, as Clutterbuck is an extremely physical player on the ice who is not afraid to mix it up with the opposition. He is also showing an ability to score goals, and being a fan favorite in Minnesota, it wouldn't surprise me if Clutterbuck remains a part of the Wild for a long time.