Wild's Mike Weber: Receives two-way deal

Weber signed a two-way contract that will run for the rest of the 2016-17 season on Tuesday, Micheal Russo of the Star Tribune reports.

The former Sabre has spent this season playing with Minnesota's AHL affiliate in Iowa, but by signing this contract, Weber is now eligible to be called up to Minnesota. Weber has never possessed much offensive ability, but he's a reliable defender who can provide the Wild with some depth and experience should they need it down the stretch and into the postseason. He'll first have to clear waivers for the contract to go into effect, but it's unlikely that any other franchise will make a claim for him.