Confirmed Signing with Link: [MIN] Jon Merrill signs extension (3 years, $1.2M AAV)

[FameFlame069]

Can't complain when you're only paying an extra 250K for someone with experience like him, he's been on some terrible teams and has always been a #5/6 can step into top 4 for short stretches without looking to bad

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Guy plays #6 or he sits in the box as a #7.

Someone has to do it why not him.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

From Dom at the Athletic.

 

[Sota Popinski]

The pieces are in place

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

Good for Jon. I was a fan of his in NJ when many wrote him off, he's exactly what many see now - not a star but good, reliable depth that will keep your defensive core stable in case of injuries or other factors.

Good deal for Minny.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I’ve been impressed by him. He’s looked like a good bottom pair guy

 

[wavaxa2]

It's not odd at all. The AAV is solid and you don't fall off a cliff at age 30. There are many players who produce well from 30-35 and he's only signed till 32. This is a value contract for the Wild and they can pencil in a bottom pairing spot down for 3 years.

I didn't realize how solid he was playing for Minny, since I don't watch a lot of their games. I made assumptions based on his past play, and on bottom pairing type guys usually getting shorter term deals. My bad for assuming instead of knowing.