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Fluke Incident Caused Kaprizov Negotiations To Take a Dramatic Turn

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.

Jonas Brodin News / Gone Puck Wild / October 2

Key part of Wild defense might return sooner than expected from injury

Jonas Brodin is ahead of schedule in his return from off-season surgery.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 2
Predicting Connor McDavid’s next contract after Kirill Kaprizov extension

Predicting Connor McDavid’s next contract after Kirill Kaprizov extension

The hockey world is still grappling with the bombshell news that dropped on Tuesday. The Minnesota Wild signed superstar Kirill Kaprizov to a monster eight-year, $136 million contract.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Breakaway on SI / October 1
Wild Crush Kirill Kaprizov Extension

Wild Crush Kirill Kaprizov Extension

The Minnesota Wild and superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov agreed to a record-setting extension. The new deal will pay him $136 million over eight seasons, carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $17 million.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 1
What Trickle-Down Effect Will Kirill Kaprizov’s Extension Have?

What Trickle-Down Effect Will Kirill Kaprizov’s Extension Have?

TSN: So now that Kirill Karprizov signed his massive extension, what does that mean for everyone else? Chris Johnston doesn’t think Kaprizov’s deal is related to Connor McDavid’s next deal.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
The Wild did what they needed to do to keep Kirill Kaprizov

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.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 1
ESPN Shares 'Loser' Take on Mitch Marner After Kirill Kaprizov's Wild Extension

ESPN Shares 'Loser' Take on Mitch Marner After Kirill Kaprizov's Wild Extension

Kirill Kaprizov’s record-setting extension with the Minnesota Wild did more than reset the NHL salary bar. According to ESPN, it also placed players like Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner and Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen on the “losers” side of the equation.

Kirill Kaprizov News / The Hockey Writers / October 1
What Kaprizov’s Contract Means For the Minnesota Wild

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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 1
Kaprizov’s Record Deal Shines Spotlight on Draisaitl’s Bargain Contract

Kaprizov’s Record Deal Shines Spotlight on Draisaitl’s Bargain Contract

Kirill Kaprizov’s massive new contract with the Minnesota Wild is garnering a ton of attention across the NHL, not only because of its size but because of how it will impact other free agents moving forward.

Minnesota Wild News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1
Bill Guerin had great comment about Kirill Kaprizov’s contract

Bill Guerin had great comment about Kirill Kaprizov’s contract

The Minnesota Wild signed star winger Kirill Kaprizov to the richest contract in NHL history on Tuesday, and general manager Bill Guerin had a great comment about the record deal.

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3 Takeaways From Wild’s 3-2 Win Over Jets

3 Takeaways From Wild’s 3-2 Win Over Jets

The Minnesota Wild took on the Winnipeg Jets to finish the home stint of their preseason on Tuesday, Sept. 30. However, the bigger news of the day was their signing of Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year, $136 million extension.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 1

Wild could be repeating past mistakes with Kaprizov megadeal

The Minnesota Wild risk repeating past mistakes following the signing of Kirill Kaprizov's eight-year megadeal.

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Wild Bounce Back to Take Down Jets 3-2

Wild Bounce Back to Take Down Jets 3-2

The Minnesota Wild faced off against the Winnipeg Jets for their final home preseason game on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Earlier in the day, the Wild made monumental news in signing their main star, Kirill Kaprizov, to an eight-year extension worth $136 million, and he was on the roster against the Jets.

NHL News / ESPN / September 30

Winners and losers of Kirill Kaprizov's NHL record-setting contract

Here's how Connor McDavid, Mikko Rantanen, Kyle Connor and others should feel after the winger's new pact.

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Minnesota Wild Forward Out For At Least Two Months

Minnesota Wild Forward Out For At Least Two Months

It’s a good news, bad news sort of day for the Minnesota Wild. News emerged that veteran forward Mats Zuccarello will miss the start of the regular season due to a lower-body injury.

Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / September 30
Wild's Kaprizov becomes highest-paid player, but it won't last

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.

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Mats Zuccarello News / Daily Faceoff / September 30
Wild’s Mats Zuccarello to miss at least 7-8 weeks with lower-body injury

Wild’s Mats Zuccarello to miss at least 7-8 weeks with lower-body injury

The Minnesota Wild announced on Tuesday that winger Mats Zuccarello is expected to miss at least seven to eight weeks with a lower-body injury. It’s unclear what caused Zuccarello’s injury, but it’s kept him sidelined for the entirety of training camp.

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