Wild ink Minnesota native J.T. Brown to 2-year deal

The Minnesota Wild signed forward J.T. Brown to a two-year, $1.375 million contract, the team announced Sunday.

Brown split the 2017-18 season between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Anaheim Ducks, recording seven points in 47 games.

Brown has deep Minnesota roots. He hails from Burnsville, played his college hockey at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and now gets a chance to play for his hometown Wild.

He'll likely compete for a fourth-line role with the club.