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With Harding re-signed, Wild goalie tandem set

  • Article by: MICHAEL RUSSO , Star Tribune
  • Updated: June 20, 2012 - 7:32 AM

Josh Harding chose a three-year, $5.7 million deal with the Wild over free agency, and GM Chuck Fletcher said the team has no interest in trading incumbent starter Niklas Backstrom.

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puckstopper1Jun. 20, 12 9:47 AM

I don't mind having Harding back, but the Wild overpaid - again! (see Backstrom, Bouchard, Koivu). I can't see how Harding deserved to double and then triple his salary based on his injury history and lack of consistent play.

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sheepdoggedJun. 20, 1212:11 PM

If you don't pay the man then you risk losing him to another team for nothing. It'll be cheap for a starter NEXT season (2013-14).

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nsjohn130Jun. 20, 1212:28 PM

puck stopper he would have gotten more in FA.

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sgtbakerJun. 20, 1212:52 PM

this basically means that this is the last year backstrom will be around.

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nshockeyJun. 20, 12 4:45 PM

I'm glad to see Harding will be back. Seems like a fair deal all the way around.

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bobo72Jun. 20, 12 9:43 PM

Good signing. And, at least to anyone that actually WATCHES hockey (hint, hint puckstopper), having a #1 goalie in '13-'14 and '14-'15 signed for a mere $1.9M is beautiful, especially after enduring that horrible Backstrom contract for the past four years.

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firefly70Jun. 21, 12 2:58 PM

I agree that $5.7 mil seems a bit much for a goalie who really hasn't proven any consistency or durability. However, having stated that, it still seems a reasonable amount to ensure the Wild has at least a serviceable back-up. After all, being honest, I'm not convinced Harding is a legitimate #1 goaltender. I might be wrong, but I see him as more of a journeyman goalie, than a true established #1.

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