Huge Extension For Rookie Superstar Suggests Connor Bedard’s Contract Extension Could Come Earlier Than Expected

One of the most high-pressure moments in the career of any GM comes when they’re ready to sign a generational superstar to a big extension. It’s a deal they have to get right – an overpay could cripple the entire franchise, but they absolutely can’t afford to let their biggest talent walk. On Monday, the Minnesota Wild experienced this dilemma firsthand, announcing that they had signed star defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year, $68 million contract extension. The 21-year-old who finished second...