The gritty fan favorite returns to St. Paul, bringing his physical edge back to the organization that drafted him after a two-year stint in the Jets' system.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild has brought back a familiar face, signing forward Mason Shaw in free agency.
Shaw returns to the organization after spending the last two seasons with the Winnipeg Jets organization, where he appeared in games for the AHL's Manitoba Moose.
Shaw, 26, recorded 32 goals, 49 assists and 81 points in 143 games.
The 26-year-old was originally selected by the Wild in the fourth round (97th overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft and has appeared in 82 NHL games with Minnesota, recording eight goals and 10 assists for 18 points while bringing an energetic, physical style of play.
A fan favorite during his previous stint with the Wild, Shaw has battled through multiple serious knee injuries throughout his career. He now returns to the organization looking to provide experienced depth and compete for NHL games during the 2026-27 season.
Shaw's deal is a one-year, two-way, $850,000 deal. $450,000 in Iowa.
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