Wild Re-Sign Kassian, Prosser

The Minnesota Wild announced today that they have signed left wing Matt Kassian to a two-year contract and defenseman Nate Prosser to a one-year contract. Financial terms of both deals were not disclosed. Both players would have been restricted free agents on July 1. In 59 games last season with Houston of the AHL, Kassian had two goals and four assists for six points and 149 penalty minutes. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. Prosser appeared in three games with the Wild last season, scoring one assist. He also played in 39 games with Colorado College, scoring four goals and 24 assists for 28 points. These are really just depth signings for the Wild, as Kassian and Prosser will likely spend most of next season in the minors. Kassian plays with lots of toughness and is a very good hitter. He could possibly see some time in the NHL next season, but it would likely be on the fourth line and in the event of an injury. Prosser has some offensive skill and good size for a blueliner. If he makes the team next season, it will likely be as a sixth or seventh defenseman.