The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Viking Gustafsson Nyberg to a two-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced. The deal will begin with the 2026-27 season.
Nyberg, 22, recently completed his junior season at the University of Connecticut (UConn), where he served as an alternate captain. The Swedish-born defenseman recorded 14 points (4 goals, 10 assists) in 39 games for the Huskies during the 2025-26 NCAA campaign.
Standing at 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds, Nyberg is noted for his size and defensive play. He went undrafted in the NHL before his collegiate career. The Wild have been active in pursuing college free agents to bolster their defensive prospect pool.
The signing is standard for an undrafted college free agent and reflects the team's strategy of adding depth to its organization. Nyberg is expected to report to the team's development camp and will likely begin his professional career with the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL).
