A long-time NHL defenseman has agreed to a significant contract extension, securing his future with the team he’s represented for years. The move comes as part of a multi-year deal expected to keep the veteran player in the league’s top defensive corps. Fans and analysts will likely weigh in on whether this decision strengthens the team’s championship aspirations. The announcement follows a season in which the player has remained a key figure on and off the ice.

Wild sign GM Bill Guerin to multi-year extension  Yahoo Sports