Wild Sign Center Madden to One-Year Contract

The Minnesota Wild have announced that they have signed center John Madden to a one-year contract worth $1 million. In 79 games last season with the Chicago Blackhawks, he had 10 goals and 13 assists for 23 points. He also added one goal and one assist in 22 playoff games while helping Chicago win the Stanley Cup. Madden also won the Stanley Cup in 2000 and 2003 as a member of the New Jersey Devils and also won the Selke Trophy in 2001 as the league's top defensive forward. Not a bad signing for the Wild, as Madden will bring lots of two-way skill to the forward lines. He's also a great shutdown player, is excellent on the penalty kill, and has some speed, making him an effective checking line forward for the Wild next season.