On the eve of NHL free agency, the Minnesota Wild acquired Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings, and the New York Islanders re-signed Alexander Romanov to an eight-year, $50 million contract. The Utah Mammoth also traded Matias Maccelli to Toronto.
Wild trade for Tarasenko, Isles sign Romanov to 8-year deal on eve of NHL free agency
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️On the eve of NHL free agency, the Minnesota Wild acquired Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings, and the New York Islanders re-signed Alexander Romanov to an eight-year, $50 million contract. The Utah Mammoth also traded Matias Maccelli to Toronto.
Trending- 1 2019: Tarasenko helped St. Louis win the Cup.
- 2 Last year (2024): Tarasenko helped Florida win the Cup.
- 3 June 30, 2025 (Monday): Wild acquired Tarasenko; Islanders re-signed Romanov; Mammoth traded Maccelli.
- 4 2032-33 season: Romanov's contract extends through this season.
- 5 2027: Conditional third-round pick for Maccelli trade.
- 6 2029: Conditional second-round pick for Maccelli trade.
- Roster changes for several NHL teams
- Significant financial commitments for players
What: NHL teams made significant player trades and contract signings.
When: Monday (June 30, 2025), on the eve of NHL free agency; through 2032-33 season (Romanov's contract).
Where: Minnesota, United States; Detroit, United States; New York, United States; Utah, United States; Toronto, Canada; Florida, United States; St. Louis, United States.
Why: Teams are preparing for NHL free agency, strengthening rosters, and securing key players.
How: Through player trades (Tarasenko, Maccelli) and contract extensions (Romanov, Bennett).