The deal, which carries an annual cap hit of $2.875 million, locks up the Wild's final restricted free agent.
Foligno is set to make his debut with the Wild after the team acquired him from the Buffalo Sabres this offseason. That deal saw forward Jason Pominville and defenseman Marco Scandella sent to the Sabres, while the Wild also obtained forward Tyler Ennis.
Prior to the trade to the Wild, the 26-year-old spent six years with the Sabres, finishing last season with 13 goals and 10 assists in 80 games.
Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel got their cycle game going before stepping on the ice for their first day of camp Thursday.
We know they can execute the wheel play in games, but surely no one will ever tire of seeing the two young forwards gearing up for the new season with their fancy new ride.
Whether the talented young duo can steer the Sabres toward a playoff berth remains to be seen, but it's good to see they can handle the commute to the arena without having to lock down an expensive sports car.
Following an offseason in which Duchene was expecting a trade away from the Avalanche - a team which finished with an NHL-low 48 points last season - he reported to Avalanche camp after a summer deal never came to fruition.
While Duchene is under contract for the next two seasons, there had been speculation he could be a no-show when camp opened. Ultimately, that was not the case, and Duchene and Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic are continuing to work toward an eventual trade.
Earlier Thursday, Duchene kept his comments with the media brief, telling reporters, including Adrian Dater of BSN Denver, "I'm here out of respect for the fans. I'm here for my teammates. I had a great summer of training and I'm in good physical condition. So, thanks so much and I'll see you in the next couple of days, OK?"
Duchene's expression, starkly differently from those of his teammates who also took part in the team's media day duties, was not lost on the social media crowd:
As was the question all summer, has Duchene played his last game with the Avalanche? We'll know soon enough, as Colorado kicks off the regular season Oct. 5 against the New York Rangers.
That timeline could leave things a bit tight if Neal is to play in the Golden Knights' first-ever game, set for Oct. 6 against the Dallas Stars.
Prior to his selection by Vegas in this summer's expansion draft, the 30-year-old spent the past three years with the Predators, finishing last season with 23 goals and 18 assists in 70 games.
Everywhere you look, there's something to get excited about as the NHL heads into 2017-18.
Here's one positive storyline for every team, presented in alphabetical order by city.
Ducks: Andrew Cogliano, who has never missed a regular-season game, brought his iron-man streak to 786 by the end of last season and can move close to third-place on the all-time consecutive appearances list by playing out 2017-18.
Coyotes: Everyone loves pups, and while they might spend time chasing their tails, these young desert dogs will be a captivating pack and incredibly fun to watch.
Bruins: Charlie McAvoy is a hard-hitting, offensively-talented and all-around entertaining defenseman who could very well win the Calder Trophy.
Sabres: Sit back and watch Jack Eichel establish himself as a superstar.
Flames: The addition of Travis Hamonic helps this defense corps stack up against the best, and with enough support for Mike Smith, this team could very well replicate the achievements of last year's Predators.
Hurricanes: A hot new goalie makes this up-and-coming squad the Darling's of the Metropolitan Division.
Avalanche: Positivity is left wanting after last season's debacle, but keep your eyes on Mikko Rantanen, whose name everyone will know by season's end.
Dallas: Dallas been a fun team to watch in recent years, but the additions of Alexander Radulov, Martin Hanzal, Marc Methot, and Ben Bishop should take them from the realm of offseason champions into actual contenders.
Red Wings: So ... at least they have a fancy new arena, right?
Oilers: Connor McDavid alone makes this team a must-watch, but it would be neat if Ryan Strome is carried to new heights on his wing.
Panthers: Years after Evgenii Dadonov went home to play in the KHL, Florida - who drafted him back in 2007 - signed him to a three-year contract, and he'll have plenty of opportunity to succeed in his NHL do-over.
Kings: While unlikely to crack the NHL roster, 18-year-old Jaret Anderson-Dolan inspires by bearing the surnames of his two mothers on the back of his jersey and being committed to fighting homophobia in sports.
Wild: Ryan Malone might also not play in the NHL, but he's attending Wild camp on a tryout after not playing since 2014 due to substance abuse issues. Failing that comeback, an Olympic spot and possible medal is in his sights.
Canadiens: Even the most ardent Habs haters have to appreciate Carey Price's greatness.
Predators: P.K. Subban should be cherished and admired for all he does both on and off the ice.
Devils: He may not be the most well-known Devil, but Adam Henrique's Twitter game is top notch, and players who show personality should be encouraged to keep doing so. It helps that he's also a very fine center.
Islanders: With questions about John Tavares' contract status likely to hang over the team, Joshua Ho-Sang is set to emerge as a core player and fan favorite.
Rangers: Henrik Lundqvist's 2017 playoff performance proved this King is far from ready to abdicate the throne. Is it possible this all-time great has become underappreciated?
Senators: It's everyone's loss that Erik Karlsson will likely miss time to start the season, but if it helps young Thomas Chabot make the team, the pain will be eased somewhat.
Flyers: Nolan Patrick fell to Philadelphia at the second spot in the 2017 NHL Draft, and will no doubt be motivated to prove he's NHL-ready after a series of injuries over the past year.
Penguins: There's no shortage of star talent to be in awe of on this roster, but it's young Jake Guentzel who has captured us as of late, beginning with his family's celebration after his first goal and including his historic postseason performance. What's next?
Sharks: With Jaromir Jagr uncertain to return to the NHL, Joe Thornton steps in as the active all-time scoring leader, and he's far from done.
Blues: Vladimir Tarasenko seems to get lost in the shuffle among today's elite players, but he ranks second in goals and fifth in points over the past three seasons, and is capable of putting on a show every time he steps on the ice.
Lightning: After a series of unfortunate injuries, Steven Stamkos is back, and hockey is better when he's playing it. Fingers crossed that the injury bug has been exterminated.
Canucks: The Sedin twins have graced us with their magic and sportsmanship over the past 17 years. Soak up their presence for as long as they choose to keep playing.
Golden Knights: What's not to like about hockey in Vegas? Just please don't wipe the smile off Marc-Andre Fleury's face.
Capitals: Is Washington's window to win now closed? Not as long as Alex Ovechkin is around. He needs 42 goals to become the 20th player in NHL history to hit 600, by the way.
Jets: Speaking of great goal scorers, forget about sustainable shooting percentages and comparisons to other young stars and simply delight in the wonder that is Patrik Laine.
The veteran defenseman will join the team's training camp on a professional tryout offer, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.
"He understands the situation and we're delighted to have him. It's just great to have him here," Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello told McCarthy. "No promises, we'll just wait and see what transpires here in training camp."
The 31-year-old has spent part of the past three seasons with the Maple Leafs, but could have difficulty securing a spot on the squad as he returns from a devastating injury suffered during last year's playoffs.
Polak has appeared in 634 career games, registering 23 goals and 92 assists, alongside 504 penalty minutes.
MacArthur missed nearly all of last season as he dealt with concussion issues, but made an inspiring comeback toward the end of the year. Upon his return, he was one of the team's top performers in the playoffs, as he netted nine points in 19 games.
Devastating news for Clarke MacArthur. Was dealing with a neck injury at the end of last season after returning from concussion. #Sens
Thursday's announcement is the latest medical setback for MacArthur, who has appeared in just eight regular-season contests over the past two seasons.
The Senators and MacArthur will now take some time to determine their next steps, general manager Pierre Dorion told Lisa Wallace of The Canadian Press.
The 32-year-old is under contract for the next three years.
The new coach of the Arizona Coyotes is in no rush to name his team's next captain.
While awarding the "C" prior to this season hasn't been ruled out, head coach Rick Tocchet told Dave Vest of the team's official site that there is no timetable to announce the captaincy.
Tocchet also said you don't need a letter on jersey to lead. Pointed out Matt Cullen's importance in Pittsburgh. He didn't have a letter.
The St. Louis Blues are bringing in a little veteran experience.
Former Arizona Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett will take part in the Blues' training camp as a guest coach, serving as a soundboard for bench boss Mike Yeo.
"He's going to come in for the first five or six days of camp and just sort of talk to Mike (Yeo) and evaluate our team, evaluate practices," general manager Doug Armstrong told Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "Share ideas with Mike. It's a great time because he's a really good coach and it gives Mike someone different to talk to."
While the addition is only temporary, it could serve as Tippett's first step back into the NHL. He spent the past eight seasons with Arizona but stepped away from the team in June.
Prior to joining the Coyotes, Tippett served as head coach of the Dallas Stars for six seasons, when Armstrong was at the helm of the Stars. He is also familiar with Yeo, who played under Tippett while with the Houston Aeros of the former International Hockey League.
As for Yeo, he's entering his first full season as Blues coach. He joined the club as an associate coach last year but was promoted to the top job following the firing of former bench boss Ken Hitchcock.
With training camp opening this week, the Kings, like all teams, will be out to see which of their players will find a spot on the final roster.
But the role of the emergency goaltender could be filled from the stands.
On Thursday, the Kings announced that the team will host open tryouts for qualified amateur goalies who can fill in between the pipes on an as-needed basis.
"Fans are encouraged to strap on their goalie gear and hit the ice for (this) unique opportunity," the Kings said in a statement.
Added Kings president Luc Robitaille, "The NHL requires each home team to have an emergency goalie in the stands for every game and we thought this would be a good opportunity to see who in our area is best qualified for the job. It will be interesting, that is for sure."
Tryouts will take place Sept. 27 at the Kings' practice facility in El Segundo, Calif. A member of the team's hockey operations staff will be on hand to scout the talent.
Publicity stunt? Maybe, but it appears Los Angeles is taking no chances after what happened last season.
