NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Wild's last game of the regular season had no bearing on the standings, but that's not how Frederick Gaudreau played.
A long-time minor-leaguer, including in Nashville's pipeline, Gaudreau finished with a flourish, scoring twice in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators on Thursday at Bridgestone Arena and in between his goals the Wild announced a five-year, $10.5 million contract extension for Gaudreau.
"There's been many bumps on the road, but it's a great journey," Gaudreau said recently. "It's been awesome, and right now I'm here with this team and it's awesome to be a part of this locker room. I feel so grateful to have this opportunity. When you've gone through the ups and downs, it makes you even more grateful for what you have now. I feel very grateful to be here."
