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Fantucchio’s Focus: Bahl Back In Jersey; Minnesota Makes a Deal with Gustavsson

Good morning, my name is Andrew Fantucchio. It is Tuesday, August 1, and here’s what I’m focused on around the NHL today.
Kevin Bahl, Devils Ink Two-Year Contract:
Kevin Bahl has re-signed with theĀ New Jersey Devils on a new two-year contract worth $1.05 million per season.
Only 23 years old, Bahl played in a career-high 42 games last season and began to assert himself on the Devils’ blueline in the latter half of the year.
Minnesota Signs Goalie Gustavsson to New Contract:
The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Filip Gustavsson to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $3.75 million per season.
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Weāve signed goaltender Filip Gustavsson to a 3 year, $11.25M contract!
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— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) July 31, 2023
The new deal helps the two sides avoid a potential salary arbitration hearing.
Gustavsson, 25, played in 39 games for Minnesota last season, posting a 22-9-7 record, including three shutouts, with a .931 save percentage and a 2.10 goals against average.
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