Two summers ago, Bill Guerin traded Kevin Fiala in what amounted to a cap move, sending him to Los Angeles for Gophers defenseman Brock Faber and the 19th overall pick in the 2023 entry draft.

The Wild general manager was asked Monday if he looks back on that as a solid trade.

“If this doesn’t say it, I don’t know what the heck will,” said Guerin, who had signed Faber to an eight-year contract extension worth $8.5 million annually through the 2032-33 seasons.

That’s a lot of commitment for a 21-year-old, but it’s not hard to see why the Wild signed off on one of the longest deals in franchise history. In his first full season, Faber recorded eight goals and 47 points and became, with teammate Marco Rossi, one of two rookies to play 82 games in a season.

Just as important as that production, Faber moved into pivotal roles on special teams, ultimately replacing injured Jared Spurgeon as the captain of the top power-play unit.

“I’m a Minnesota kid, born and raised, and it’s always been a dream of mine to be able to wear this sweater and play for this team, and it just so happened that it worked out the way that it did,” Faber said. “Now, I’m just trying to take advantag of every opportunity I get from here on out.”

Faber led the Wild in time on ice — and all NHL rookies, as well — and blocked shots. Was tied for first with 42 assists and was third with 13 power-play assists. He has one more year on his rookie deal, so the cap hit won’t kick in until 2025-26.

“When I was going through it, (it was) 10 years, or 31 (years old), then you can sign your big deal,” said Guerin, a longtime NHL player. “Well, the prime years are behind you. I’d much rather have a guy of Brock’s age on an eight-year deal, or nine-year deal really, than a 31-year old guy. So, it makes sense.

“He’s not even in his prime yet. I mean, he’s played one year. But it was so good. He’s shown that he’s mature enough to handle it. He’s shown that he can keep getting. So, yeah, it’s worth the bet.”