The Minnesota Wild have secured their goaltending future by signing Jesper Wallstedt to a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension. This move provides stability for the 21-year-old prospect as he continues to develop behind established veterans Marc-Andre Fleury and Filip Gustavsson.

Wallstedt, drafted in the first round of 2021, had a solid season with the Iowa Wild in the AHL, boasting a 2.70 goals against average and a .910 save percentage. While his playing time with the Wild remains uncertain, the team is considering carrying three goaltenders as they prepare for their season opener against Columbus.