The Minnesota Wild have a pivotal offseason ahead, and all eyes are on one name: Kirill Kaprizov. After another promising regular season that ended in yet another early playoff exit, the Wild are prioritizing a massive extension for their franchise forward—and if reports are true, it could be the biggest ever handed to a winger in NHL history.
Massive Extension Looming for Minnesota Wild Superstar
According to Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic, the Wild plan to offer Kaprizov a monster eight-year deal worth between $120 to $128 million. That would average out to a jaw-dropping $15M to $16M per season, putting Kaprizov in a salary stratosphere that only Connor McDavid may surpass this offseason.
The 28-year-old Russian sniper was headed toward his fourth straight 40-goal season before injuries disrupted his campaign. Despite missing a significant chunk of games, Kaprizov still posted an impressive 25 goals and 56 points in just 41 games—a pace that cements him among the NHL’s elite.
From a personal standpoint, it’s hard to overstate Kaprizov’s value. He’s not just a scorer—he’s the face of the franchise, the heartbeat of the Wild’s offense, and one of the league’s most dynamic game-changers. Losing him is not an option, and Wild owner Craig Leipold knows it. Leipold has admitted that he’s “lost sleep” over these negotiations and has made it clear: he won’t be outbid.
While no formal offer has been signed yet, the expectation is that this deal could be wrapped up before July 1st, avoiding any chance of outside offers or distractions.
Kaprizov’s next contract won’t just define his future—it will define the Wild’s salary structure, core identity, and long-term competitiveness.
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