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 the  New Jersey Devils on a new two-year contract worth $1.05 million per season.

Kevin Bahl, Devils Ink Two-Year Contract Extension

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.

🗣️ ALL ABOARD! 🚌

We’ve 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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