3ITB’s Top 33 Wild Players of All Time – #31

31. Matt Cullen – C

3 Seasons,  193 Games, 33 Goals, 68 Assists, 101 Points

After bouncing around the league for eleven seasons, the Virginia, MN native returned home in 2010, signing a 3 year deal with the Wild in as a free agent. The then 34 year old came with grit and playoff experience, including a Stanley Cup Championship. Due to salary cap issues after a lock out and shortened season, Cullen’s contract was not extended after the 2012-13 season and he went on to Nashville as a free agent.

While with the Wild, Cullen, in his mid 30s, never missed more than 9 games a season, averaging just over a point every other game. A few of his highlights include two Stanley Cup Championships, unfortunately none with the Wild, and a Bronze medal with Team USA in the 2004 World Cup.

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