Kirill Kaprizov: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 11

Reporter suggests Wild could make Kirill Kaprizov highest paid player in the league

There is no offseason storyling bigger for the Wild this year than star forward Kirill Kaprizov's looming contract extension. The Athletic's Michael Russo joined Paul Allen on his nine-to-noon radio show on Tuesday, and he suggested Kaprizov will be the highest-paid player in the league.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 8

Wild’s nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

Sometime in the next year, the Minnesota Wild hope to sign not only the richest contract in franchise history, but the most important. Kirill Kaprizov is eligible for an extension on July 1 after five record-setting years with the Wild.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7

Offseason checklist: Minnesota Wild

The offseason has arrived for all but two teams now with the playoffs nearing an end. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming weeks with free agency fast approaching.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Multiple teams showing interest in Marco Rossi

The Blackhawks, Kraken, Flyers, Penguins, and Sabres are among the teams that have shown interest in acquiring Wild pending restricted free agent center Marco Rossi, according to RG’s James Murphy.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

The Sheet Blog: Will Marco Sturm finally get his big break as an NHL head coach?

Plenty of chatter lately about former NHLer Marco Sturm, currently coaching with the Los Angeles Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign. And with a new GM coming in L.A.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / May 7

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Mats Zuccarello, and Kirill Kaprizov

According to Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic, 37-year-old Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello has a year left on his contract and was asked if he will continue playing.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Wild GM Reveals Honest Expectations for Kirill Kaprizov's Future

The Minnesota Wild have entered a pivotal offseason with financial flexibility and a franchise player nearing the final year of his contract. Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov, 28, is eligible to sign an eight-year extension starting July 1 when he will start his final season under contract.

Minnesota Wild News / ESPN / May 6

Wild 'confident' of securing deal with Kaprizov

Among the top priorities in the Minnesota Wild's offseason, is securing a contract extension for Kirill Kaprizov, the left wing who has one year left on his deal, and is the club's franchise forward and holder of 386 points in 319 regular-season games.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / May 6

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Marco Rossi and Kirill Kaprizov

Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic: The Wild’s first big decision will have to be pending RFA Marco Rossi. Is he signed before or after they make a qualifying offer?

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Kirill Kaprizov, Marco Rossi open up about contract talks with Wild

Wild star winger Kirill Kaprizov spoke to reporters on Sunday and hinted at his interest in signing an extension with the club this summer.

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

Minnesota Wild most to blame for Round 1 loss to Golden Knights

The Minnesota Wild didn’t have much confidence entering the Stanley Cup Playoffs, considering how they ended the season. It didn’t help that the Wild had to face the Vegas Golden Knights, who beat them all three times during the regular season and had won 10 of 11 games over the past four seasons.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 25

Play of Kirill Kaprizov Carrying Minnesota Wild to Lead Over Vegas Golden Knights

This wasn’t the way many envisioned this series shaking out. The play of Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov and the rest of the youngsters have the State of Hockey believing.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 25

Wild take series lead with 5-2 win over Golden Knights

Kirill Kaprizov scored a pair of goals to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinals series on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

NHL News / Knights On Ice / April 25

Golden Knights come up empty in Game 3 as Wild take 2-1 series lead

For the second game in a row, the Vegas Golden Knights fell into a multi-goal hole and were unable to climb out of it, losing 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / April 25

Kaprizov scores twice, Gustavsson dazzles as Wild defeat Vegas for 2-1 series lead

Filip Gustavsson's pad save with Vegas on the power play late in the third period set the Xcel Energy Crowd on fire, and the roof nearly blew off the building

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25

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Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Kirill Kaprizov's Unreal Assist Leaves Former NHL Players in Disbelief

Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov’s assist to Matt Boldy in Game 2 of their first-round matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights helped his team even the series and drew stunned reactions from former NHL players.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / April 23

Kirill Kaprizov, Wild thrash Knights, level series

Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals and had an assist as the Minnesota Wild evened their series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20

Takeaways from Day 2 of NHL playoffs: Devils are in trouble; perfect start for Leafs

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday. Here are some takeaways from the day's action.

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Having Kaprizov, Eriksson-Ek back makes the Wild scary again

With a relatively healthy lineup, the Minnesota Wild showcased an offensive frenzy Wednesday night, beating the San Jose Sharks 8-7 in overtime and maintaining the No.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Wild Make Kirill Kaprizov Announcement After Sharks Game

The Minnesota Wild marked Kirill Kaprizov’s return to the lineup with a milestone—and a dramatic overtime win over the NHL-worst San Jose Sharks. After the 27-year-old picked up a helper in Wednesday’s 8–7 overtime victory against the Sharks, the team jumped on X to announce the historic franchise milestone.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5

Wild get mammoth Kirill Kaprizov injury update

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Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / March 27

Wild F Kirill Kaprizov resumes skating after surgery

Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov has resumed skating for the first time since surgery in late January to repair a lower-body injury. "This is still truly the first step to getting back.

Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / January 28