In recent Minnesota Wild news, it has been announced that they have signed free agent forward Jujhar Khaira to a one-year contract valued at $775,000.
Was this a huge underpay for Khaira or is he worth more? I will let you decide in the comments below.
At the 2012 NHL entry draft, the Edmonton Oilers selected Jujhar Khaira in the third round as the 63rd overall pick. Throughout his 8-season career, he has played in 336 games and accumulated 80 points. He has also scored 1 playoff point in 8 games.
Khaira’s new contract does not feature a no-trade clause or signing bonus.
What does the Jujhar Khaira contract mean for the Minnesota Wild?
To get an idea of how Jujhar Khaira’s contract impacts the Minnesota Wild’s projected cap space for the 2023-24 season, check out the updated salary cap information for the team.
The Wild currently has $868,079 available cap space for the coming season.
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Jujhar Khaira contract breakdown
| SEASON | CAP HIT | TOTAL SALARY | MINORS SAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $300,000 |
| TOTAL | $775,000 | $775,000 | $300,000 |
What are NHL fans saying about the Minnesota Wild signing Jujhar Khaira?
As an Oilers fan, I hope he does well in Minnesota. He is a good dude.
Contract signing makes no sense to me? Is this just to fill a contract spot?
Great signing by the Wild. Love Jujhar Khaira. He will play hard for the team and give them solid 3rd/4th line minutes.
