NHL Expansion: Wild Adds Depth with UConn Star The Minnesota Wild has bolstered its defense corps with the signing of Viking Gustafsson Nyberg, a talented defenseman who previously excelled at the University of Connecticut. The 22-year-old Nyberg, a standout in the NCAA, has now taken the next step in his professional journey by inking a two-year, entry-level contract with the Wild. As Nyberg joins the team, he will look to make an immediate impact and potentially secure a spot in the Wild's lineup for the remainder of the season. With his signing, the Wild continues to strengthen its roster ahead of the NHL's trade deadline and the stretch run into the playoffs.
The Wild signed a defenseman named Viking Gustafsson Nyberg, a former UConn standout who signed a two-year, entry-level contract that begins with the current season.
