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On YouTubeMinnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 26
Kirill Kaprizov named NHL's first star after nine-point week
Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov was named the NHL's First Star of the Week for his efforts as Minnesota went 2-1-1 last week. The 28-year-old scored three goals and registered six assists during Minnesota's four games last week.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 25
Wild lose in OT against Panthers on Hockey Day Minnesota
The Wild hosted the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Florida Panthers, to cap off Hockey Day Minnesota on Saturday night, but they weren't able to get the job done in a 4-3 overtime loss.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 23
Kaprizov rediscovers scoring touch, delivers 13th career OT goal for Wild
On a frigid night in the Twin Cities, Kirill Kaprizov snapped out of a mini scoring slump and delivered two goals for the Wild, including the overtime winner in a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Grand Casino Arena.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / January 23
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov caps big night with OT goal vs. Wings
Kirill Kaprizov tallied two goals and an assist, including the winning goal 45 seconds into overtime, to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21
Ivan Demidov Tracking to Be Even Better Than Kirill Kaprizov?
Even before he was drafted, Ivan Demidov drew comparisons to Kirill Kaprizov—both supremely talented Russian wingers with true superstar potential, Kaprizov obviously already having reached that level.
Ivan Demidov’s progress is (approximately) 2 years ahead of Kirill Kaprizov’s
Tonight, the Canadiens welcome the Minnesota Wild to the Bell Centre. It should be a good game: both clubs are having good seasons and have players who can put on a show.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8
Wild want Kaprizov to recruit highly coveted trade target
The Minnesota Wild might not be done making splashes this season, and one analyst/insider believes general manager Bill Guerin could be targeting the Pittsburgh Penguins.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 27
New Year's hockey resolutions for 2026
Another year is in the books, and with the shift in the calendar often come New Year’s resolutions, self-imposed mission statements intended to better ourselves and/or conquer our problems.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 17
Filip Gustavsson makes 25 saves as Wild shut out Capitals
Vladimir Tarasenko scored two goals and dished one assist as the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 5-0 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / November 16
Kirill Kaprizov's OT game-winner lifts Wild over Golden Knights
Kirill Kaprizov scored the winning goal with 9.7 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday evening in Saint Paul, Minn.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 31
Five biggest disappointments from first month of NHL season
It's safe to say the Rangers are among the teams that would love a do-over for this season.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 15
Can the Wild find depth scoring with Kaprizov’s new contract?
When the Minnesota Wild signed star winger Kirill Kaprizov to a record-breaking eight-year contract extension just a couple of weeks ago, the collective sigh of relief from the Twin Cities could be heard around the hockey world.
The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least two 40-goal seasons in their career can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2
Fluke Incident Caused Kaprizov Negotiations To Take a Dramatic Turn
Just weeks ago, the Minnesota Wild weren’t sure whether Kirill Kaprizov’s future would be in Minnesota. According to league insiders, Minnesota questioned if money would even matter — or if the star winger already had his eye on playing somewhere else.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
The Wild did what they needed to do to keep Kirill Kaprizov
The Minnesota Wild made NHL history on Tuesday, signing forward Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year, $136 million contract extension that will pay him an annual average value (AAV) of $17 million, making him the highest-paid player ever.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 1
What Kaprizov’s Contract Means For the Minnesota Wild
It’s finally done, the Minnesota Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov officially signed an eight-year, $136 million extension on Tuesday morning, Sept. 30, prior to their final home preseason game against the Winnipeg Jets that night.
Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / September 30
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov becomes NHL's highest-paid player, but title won't last
The Minnesota Wild finally managed to get their best player — forward Kirill Kaprizov — signed to a new long-term contract extension on Tuesday, signing him to a max-term eight-year contract worth $136M.
Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / September 30
Wild star Kirill Kaprizov signs record 8-year, $136M extension
The Minnesota Wild signed star forward Kirill Kaprizov to an NHL-record eight-year, $136 million contract extension on Tuesday. The deal, which begins in the 2026-27 season, carries a $17 million annual cap hit for the Wild and comes on the heels of Kaprizov reportedly rejecting an eight-year, $128 million extension earlier this month.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / September 30
Minnesota Wild Extend Kirill Kaprizov for Eight Years in Record-Setting Deal
The Minnesota Wild and Kirill Karprizov signed the biggest contract in NHL history this morning. The Wild and Kaprizov agreed on an eight-year contract extension worth $136 million, a $17 million cap hit.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / September 30
Wild make Kaprizov highest-paid NHLer ever with eight-year, $17 million AAV contract
The Minnesota Wild announced Tuesday they had signed Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year, $136 million contract extension that will pay the forward an annual average value (AAV) of $17 million, making him the highest-paid NHL player in league history.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30
Wild extend superstar winger with largest deal in NHL history
The superstar is staying put and setting the market.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 26
Ranking trade options for Panthers following Aleksander Barkov injury
Aleksander Barkov is going to miss seven to nine months after suffering ACL and MCL injuries. What should Florida do?
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / September 26
Eastern Contender Ready to Back Up the Brinks Truck for Kaprizov
Kirill Kaprizov’s contract future is quickly becoming one of the NHL’s most-watched storylines, and according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo, there’s no shortage of suitors prepared to pay big to land the Minnesota Wild star.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16
Wild have understandable trade stance on Kirill Kaprizov
Earlier this offseason, the Minnesota Wild made headlines when it was reported that they were willing to offer $16M per season to Kirill Kaprizov.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 15
Rangers in no rush to extend key winger — and that could spell bad news for Wild
The New York Rangers and the key left winger don't seem to be in a rush to advance contract-extension talks, and the reason could directly impact the Minnesota Wild.
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