The Wild's first task when free agency begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday will be their easiest. Even before the busiest day of the NHL offseason begins, the Wild already know they've made a splash.
Shortly after 11 a.m., Mike Reilly will make official what's been known since last Friday: The former Gophers All-American defenseman will become the Wild's first free agent acquisition when he signs the dotted line of a two-year, $1.85 million contract.
It will be the official finale to a busy six weeks since Reilly declared he wouldn't be returning for his senior season. Since then, he has played for the U.