Minnesota Wild Trades for Nashville Predators’ Forward Michael McCarron
Minnesota Wild has made a significant roster move, acquiring forward Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators. The transaction was confirmed by Bill Guerin, the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the Wild. In exchange, Minnesota will send a second-round pick for the 2028 NHL Draft to Nashville.
Michael McCarron’s Performance Overview
Michael McCarron, 30, has had an impactful season with the Predators. He has scored 12 points, consisting of 5 goals and 7 assists, in 59 games. He also leads the team with a career-high of 165 hits, ranking 17th in the NHL. His face-off percentage stands impressively at 52.8%, having won 428 out of 811 attempts.
- Position: Forward
- Age: 30 (Born March 7, 1995)
- Height: 6-foot-6
- Weight: 232 pounds
- Penalty Minutes: 73 PIM
Career Highlights
Throughout his nine NHL seasons, McCarron has played for the Montreal Canadiens and the Nashville Predators. He has recorded 74 career points (33 goals and 41 assists) and accumulated 495 penalty minutes over 361 games. In playoff appearances, he has participated in nine Stanley Cup games, contributing 12 shots on goal.
International Achievements
McCarron’s international experience includes winning a Gold Medal with Team USA at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, where he scored two points and made 15 shots on goal.
AHL Performance
In the American Hockey League (AHL), McCarron has amassed 141 points in 262 games during his tenure with various teams, including the St. John’s IceCaps, Laval Rocket, and Milwaukee Admirals. He has also tallied seven points in 17 Calder Cup Playoff games.
McCarron’s Early Career
Before turning professional, McCarron played in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the Oshawa Generals. He was part of the team that won the 2015 Memorial Cup, earning a spot on the All-Star Team.
Upcoming Game Details
The Minnesota Wild will face the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight, March 3, at 8:30 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the game on TNT/truTV and listen via KFAN FM 100.3. Tickets for single games are available through El-Balad’s platform, as well as various options for season memberships.
For more information on tickets, fans can visit wild.com/tickets or reach out to the Wild Ticket Sales Representatives.
