Winnik thinks “it's nuts” he is still unsigned

Forward Daniel Winnik got a professional tryout with the Minnesota Wild, and he is still waiting for a contract with the team. 

Speaking with The Athletic on Tuesday, the veteran doesn't understand why he is still without a deal for the new season. 

“I don’t think I’ve shown any decline at all,” he told The Athletic. “At my age, I’m not slow. It’s not like my numbers have dipped. They actually got better last year.”

The 32-year-old did have a good season last year, scoring a career-high 12 goals with the Washington Capitals, and now plans to sign a contract with the Wild and be in their opening night lineup Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings. 

“I’d imagine it’s going to get done,” Winnik said. “That’s how I’m planning it. I’m still here. I’m probably one of the few guys still on a PTO. So, I think that’s the plan.”

“It’s just nuts [I wasn’t signed this summer]. Realistically, I’ve been extremely consistent over the last six years and pretty much my whole career.”

Winnik has scored 76 goals and 228 points in 717 games over 10 years for seven teams. Let's see if he stays with the Wild now...