Stramel (ankle) signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Wild on Monday.
Stramel's three-year deal is set to begin in the 2026-27 season. The 21-year-old collegiate star excelled at Michigan State University this season with 19 goals, 44 points, and a plus-29 rating across 37 appearances. He's currently in the recovery process from a broken ankle, which he sustained in Michigan State's NCAA quarterfinal loss against the University of Wisconsin. Once he's healthy, Stramel will look to compete for a roster spot with the Wild ahead of next season. Regardless, he holds solid value in dynasty formats given his scoring leap in college this season.
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Wild's Charlie Stramel: Season ends with broken ankle
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Stramel sustained a broken ankle Saturday in Michigan State University's 4-3 overtime loss in the NCAA quarterfinals versus the University of Wisconsin, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.
The injury essentially guarantees that Stramel won't play again this season. The 21-year-old still has a decision to make, as the Wild hold his signing rights, which expire Aug. 15. That will give him a little over four months to reach a deal with the Wild or become an unrestricted free agent. He had 44 points in 36 outings in his senior year, up from 27 points in 37 contests last season, so he's certainly shown enough growth year-over-year.
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Wild's Charlie Stramel: Shines in outdoor NCAA game
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Stramel had a hat trick and an assist in Michigan State University's 5-4 overtime win over Penn State on Saturday.
Stramel was the biggest star of the outdoor game, as he completed his hat trick in overtime. The Wild prospect is up to 16 goals and 19 assists through 26 appearances this season, and he's also posted a plus-26 rating. This is his final year of NCAA eligibility, so it's been a great time for him to have a breakout.
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Wild's Charlie Stramel: Three-point game for Spartans
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Stramel scored twice and added an assist in Michigan State University's 6-2 win over Ohio State University on Friday.
Stramel is now at 12 goals and 14 helpers over 19 appearances this season for the Spartans. The Wild prospect is one point shy of matching his junior-year total, which is his best collegiate season so far. Given his continued progress on offense this year, it seems likely the 21-year-old will put pen to paper on an entry-level deal after MSU's season ends.
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Wild's Charlie Stramel: Erupts for four points
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Stramel scored twice and added two assists in Michigan State University's 5-0 win over Penn State on Saturday.
Stramel had his best game of the season in a big matchup versus another highly ranked team. The 21-year-old is up to five goals and five assists through eight outings for the Spartans this season. The senior forward had 27 points in 37 contests for Michigan State last year after transferring from the University of Wisconsin, and he could grow his offense even more in 2025-26. In the long run, Stramel is better suited to being a bottom-six forward who uses his physicality to be an effective forechecker.
