The Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov remain far off on a new contract. The superstar forward had been eligible to sign an extension since the offseason began, but the two sides haven’t found common ground as training camp kicked off.
The Minnesota Wild opened training camp Thursday with the future of Kirill Kaprizov front and center but nobody saying anything about it. Entering the last year of his five-year, $45 million contract, Kaprizov deflected questions about his next deal.
The situation around Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov has captured the entire NHL, with opposing teams watching what happens closely. Kaprizov has reportedly turned down a large contract offer from the Wild, and this has led to all sorts of trade speculation.
Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin addressed the media at the start of training camp on Thursday, speaking openly to reporters for the first time since reports surfaced that Kirill Kaprizov rejected a historic eight-year, $128 million contract offer.
Kirill Kaprizov broke his silence on Thursday as the Minnesota Wild opened training camp, addressing his future for the first time since reports surfaced of him turning down a record-setting extension.
Kirill Kaprizov has begun training camp with the Minnesota Wild without a new contract. His current deal expires next summer. The 28-year-old left wing told reporters after practice that he's not looking to leave the team.
Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov has been in the headlines lately, reportedly turning down a massive extension with the team. This has opened the door for a potential trade of the star, and teams around the NHL have been paying close attention.
The Minnesota Wild may be without one of their top offensive threats when the 2025-2026 season rolls around, as general manager Bill Guerin told reporters
The final game of the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase weekend featured the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 14, at the Wild’s practice rink, TRIA Rink.
The Minnesota Wild officially open training camp in less than a week, and drama surrounding Kirill Kaprizov's contract remains in the spotlight. Earlier this week, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that Kaprizov turned down an offer from the Wild that would've made him the richest player in NHL history.
Today in our edition of NHL Rumours, we return to the land of 10,000 lakes, one of the hockey hotbeds, and the home of the Minnesota Wild. And even though we had recently brought you rumours on the situation, we have a new development.
The 2024-25 campaign had all the hallmarks of a typical Minnesota Wild season. There were periods of dominance that flattered to deceive, none longer than an excellent stretch from opening night through Dec.