Overview
- The Wild announced Tuesday they signed center Charlie Stramel to a three-year entry-level contract that begins in the 2026–27 season.
- Stramel is out with a broken ankle from Michigan State’s postseason loss to Wisconsin, so he is not expected to play pro games for the rest of 2025–26.
- The Athletic’s Michael Russo reported the deal at about $3.225 million over three years with standard “Schedule A” bonuses, which is roughly a $1.075 million annual cap hit.
- Signing now keeps the 21-year-old under team control rather than letting him reach college unrestricted free agency this summer.
- The Rosemount, Minnesota native surged after transferring from Wisconsin to Michigan State, posting 44 points in 37 games under coach Adam Nightingale and earning Hobey Baker top-10 honors.