JUST NOW: MN Wild Re-Sign Defenseman

Just three days before the 2024 Trade Deadline, the Minnesota Wild have announced that they are re-signing defenseman Zach Bogosian. His contract is a two-year, $1.25 million AAV. Unlike other contracts signed earlier in the season, this one does not have a no-trade clause attached. 

The gritty third-pairing defender was traded to Minnesota from the Tampa Bay Lightning on November 8, 2023, in exchange for a 2025 7th-round draft pick. 

This move has revitalized Bogosian’s career. In Tampa Bay, he was relegated to a rarely-used third pairing or healthy scratch 7th D-man. In Minnesota, he has played a more significant role. When the blue line was full of injuries, Bogosian stepped up into a second-pairing role and skated 20+ minutes a night. 

Bogosian brought a larger physical presence to the Wild’s generally undersized defensive corp. Despite his large size, he is surprisingly speedy. He also brings with him a veteran presence and a winning attitude. He won the Stanley Cup in 2020 with the Lightning. This contract is a perfect fit for Bogosian, who looks older than his 33 years. He’s also played in the league since he was drafted, adding to his credibility. This gives the Wild’s defensive prospects a few more years to develop with the Iowa Wild.

For more Minnesota Wild news and vibes, listen to Her Wild Side Hockey Podcast.

Throwing Walleye and Dented Jock Straps Her Wild Side Hockey Podcast

The pod is back! The hockey world has been all a tizzy the past 24 hours, so Mikki is back to discuss. From the fish-tossing debate with the Seattle Kraken and Auston Matthews's mysterious trip to Germany to Nashville's bench minor and Zuccarello's unfortunate injury, there is plenty to talk about.Links:Her Wild Side Merch Shop!Ticketmaster Affiliate LinkSocial Media:TwitterInstagramFacebookFor more from us, visit Inside The RinkHow to support us and our sponsors:Columbia Sports ApparelESPN+ SubscriptionFanaticsDraft Kings – CODE ITR  
  1. Throwing Walleye and Dented Jock Straps
  2. Zuccarello's All-Star Game and the McDavid Wedding
  3. Let's Talk About Brock Faber's Contract Extension
  4. Summer Hockey and Why Minnesota Is the State of Hockey
  5. PWHL Minnesota is a Mess. Can It Be Saved?

Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Leave a Reply

Stuart Skinner

Opinion: Oilers’ Stuart Skinner Showing Some Steadiness Between the Pipes

When it comes to Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner, one never knows what they are going to get. On one hand, one might see a version of Skinner, 26, who stands tall, comes up with big saves, does not get out of position, and does not allow soft goals. When this version of Skinner is […]

Read More

3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers & Carolina Hurricanes Game 5 | 05/28/2025

“Big players make big plays at the biggest moments when you need them too.” That’s what Sam Reinhart had to say about his captain, Sasha Barkov, in his post-game interview. The Cats rallied from a disappointing first period to score three unanswered goals in the second. The eventual game winner scored by Verhaeghe developed from […]

Read More
Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 3, Game 5

Happy belated 9th Birthday, Ben Stelter. Tuesday night’s win was for you. We’re just one win away from a second straight Finals appearance. We always wish Ben were still with us and imagine how joyful he’d be to watch the Edmonton Oilers in these Playoff runs the last couple of years. A really nice gesture […]

Read More