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NHL Rumours: Minnesota Wild, Kirill Kaprizov Could Close in on Deal

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re nearing the start of training camp later this month and that means contract talks are going into overdrive. We’ve already seen a few restricted free agents ink deals.

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Minnesota Wild’s 3 Most Underrated Players for 2025-26

The NHL season is fast approaching, with just over a month until the regular season officially starts. Every team has at least one player who they consider underrated, and some teams have several.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 5

Wild sign former highly-regarded prospect to PTO prior to camp opening

Brett Leason has a certain set of skills that could help a team like the Wild.

Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL Rumors / September 5

NHL Rumors: It Was a Quiet Offseason, and the Minnesota Wild, Kirill Kaprizov Not Far Off

Sekeres and Price: David Pagnotta on how it was such a quiet offseason. Blake Price: “The quietest summer I can possibly remember, David. Not only from a Canucks perspective, but league wide.

Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Wild Ready to Make Kaprizov a Historic Contract Offer

While the hockey world seems focused on every word Connor McDavid says, there are other teams with big-name free agents set to make some pretty big decisions.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 4

Wild owner expresses opinion on recent contract negotiations

The Wild and their star forward seem to be close to a new (and expensive) contract extension.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Breakaway on SI / September 4

Wild Owner Predicts Record-Breaking Contract for Kirill Kaprizov

The fact that the Minnesota Wild have had a relatively quiet offseason is somewhat surprising, considering they had a wealth of cap space after finally being freed from the massive penalties of Ryan Suter and Zach Parise's buyouts.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 4

Wild prepared to pay up to re-sign superstar

The Minnesota Wild are reportedly prepared to pay up to keep the team's best player as the club looks to remain competitive.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Report: Wild owner predicts Kaprizov’s deal will be ‘biggest in NHL ever’

In an interview with Joe Smith of The Athletic, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold boldly predicted that the contract extension he’s hopeful to sign franchise player Kirill Kaprizov to will be the biggest contract in NHL history.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Wild Owner Issues Bold Statement on Kirill Kaprizov Contract Offer

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold made clear Wednesday that his priority is signing franchise star Kirill Kaprizov long-term — and in historic fashion.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 3

Former Wild forward receives new honor

The Wild's big free agent of the past is being honored for a storied hockey career.

Zach Parise News / Bring Me The News / September 3

Former Wild star Zach Parise elected to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Former Wild forward Zach Parise has been inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. He joins longtime San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski, two-time Stanley Cup champion Scott Gomez, Olympic gold medalist Tara Mounsey, and veteran hockey photographer Bruce Bennett.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / September 3

It's officially Grand Casino Arena as Xcel Energy Center sign comes down

In June, the Minnesota Wild announced that its arena, Xcel Energy Center, would drop the name it has carried since the Minnesota Wild entered the NHL in 2000.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / September 3

Wild Preparing Massive Offer for Kirill Kaprizov

The Minnesota Wild are one of several teams entering the 2025-2026 season with a pending contract extension hanging over the organization’s heads. Superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov enters the final year of his current deal, and the future of the franchise rests on whether or not their top winger will re-sign.