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Connor McDavid understands more than Kirill Kaprizov

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Sep 30, 2025 10:58 AM ET

You’ve all heard the rumor that Kirill Kaprizov turned down $128 million from the Wild, or $16 million over eight years. If the guy doesn’t want to stay in Minnesota, that’s one thing. He doesn’t have to waste his last few good years with a franchise that’s never won anything. But we don’t know if that’s the case. If Kaprizov wants to stay with the Wild and said no to that, we agree that we have to wonder if he really wants to win and if he really wants to play as part of a team. The Russian is excellent, but $16M right now is a lot. And even if we know that the cap will go up, $16M at the end of his contract will also be a lot of money if he slows down. That said, the more time goes by, the more I think the guy might regret (if his goal is to stay with the Wild, of course) having said “no”. Why would he do that? Because of Connor McDavid, who might lower the bar for guys like Kaprizov. The Oilers’ player (who deserves such an amount) isn’t even signing for $16 million a year, according to the rumor mill.

Elliotte Friedman: Re Connor McDavid: I think it’s gonna be below $16m if he stays there – Real Kyper & Bourne (9/2)

– NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) September 30, 2025

Now, we knew that. But Frank Seravalli wondered if McDavid might take advantage of the last few days when a guy can sign a contract with deferred money to do so. Between now and the start of the 2025-2026 season, it could still happen.

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Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) September 30, 2025

This would give the Oilers even more payroll muscle to try and surround McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in their quest for the Stanley Cup. And if a tipster like Seravalli is raising the possibility, it’s up in the air. And if McJesus is thinking about it, it’s because he’s willing to give it up to win

’Overtime’

– Habs practice is at 10:30 this morning. Après : départ vers Québec.

Canadiens will practise at 10:30 a.m. today in Brossard before travelling to Quebec City for tonight’s pre-season game against the Ottawa Senators (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS). #Habs will remain in Quebec City through Friday for practices as training camp continues. pic.twitter.com/lSdrm7bXad

– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) September 30, 2025

– Starting today,

the historic rivalry is back in action. https://t.co/4ekBeWNGTM –

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– Ouch.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill suffered dislocated knee and tore multiple ligaments in his knee, ending his season. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/9mKjTegL2u

– NFL (@NFL) September 30, 2025

– Ça change.

Mathieu Darche just did the first live in-game interview by an #Isles GM on the TV broadcast in at least 20 years.

This is beyond the change from previous regimes. NYI leadership and staff are doing smart, innovative, engaging work in every area. No surprise. Great to see. – Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL) September 30, 2025

– I don’t think so.

Tim Stützle believes Quebec City will get behind the Sens tonight in the Montreal-Ottawa game!#GoHabsGo vs. #GoSensGo on RDS pic.twitter.com/s5XLzNXCLG

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