Wild Acquire 6-Foot-6 Predators Forward Michael McCarron

Minnesota sends second-round pick to Nashville for veteran winger

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Minnesota Wild have acquired 30-year-old forward Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a second-round draft pick. McCarron, a former first-round pick by the Montreal Canadiens, is in his ninth NHL season and has 5 goals and 7 assists in 59 games with the Predators this year.

Why it matters

The trade adds size and experience to the Wild's forward group as they make a push for the playoffs. McCarron, who stands 6-foot-6, has the potential to provide a physical presence and complementary scoring touch to Minnesota's lineup.

The details

McCarron was originally drafted 25th overall by the Canadiens in 2013. He was traded to the Predators in 2020 and is now headed to Minnesota, where he will reunite with current Wild head coach John Hynes, who previously coached McCarron in Nashville.

  • The trade was completed on March 4, 2026.

The players

Michael McCarron

A 30-year-old forward who stands 6-foot-6 and is in his ninth NHL season. He was a first-round draft pick by the Montreal Canadiens in 2013 and has played for the Nashville Predators since 2020.

John Hynes

The current head coach of the Minnesota Wild, who previously coached McCarron when he was with the Nashville Predators.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to add Michael to our team. He brings size, physicality and scoring touch that will complement our forward group well.”

— Bill Guerin, General Manager, Minnesota Wild (Wild press release)

What’s next

McCarron is expected to join the Wild and be in the lineup for their next game on March 6th.

The takeaway

This trade demonstrates the Wild's commitment to bolstering their roster for a playoff push, adding a big, experienced forward in McCarron who can provide a physical presence and complementary scoring to their lineup.