It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re heading into August, but there’s still plenty of hot stove chatter. There may not be a lot of signing going on in terms of signings. However, general managers are working hard behind the scenes to figure out putting together their best possible rosters. The upcoming 2025-26 season is on everyone’s minds, but teams are always looking forward to the future. Some big players could become free agents if they don’t sign contract extensions.
One team that needs to figure out an extension for an important player is the Minnesota Wild. This edition of NHL rumours deals with the latest for talks surrounding star Kirill Kaprizov.
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Latest on Kirill Kaprizov Extension Talks with Minnesota Wild
Rumour: Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic took a look at the latest regarding Kaprizov and his looming contract.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651… Vote now: Should the Wild trade Rossi? Concerned over Kaprizov’s contract? Confidence in Guerin? Last call
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Analysis: Kaprizov’s contract is one of a couple of burning questions that the Wild face this off-season. The Russian is under contract until the end of the season, but general manager Bill Guerin wants to get that piece of business done. Minnesota also has to find a solution for restricted free agent forward Marco Rossi.
Both items are pressing for Guerin, who finally has some financial freedom after the cap hits from the buyouts of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter have been greatly reduced. Guerin has taken care of a number of things like an extension for Brock Faber. However, the major question is finding money for Kaprizov.
Minnesota owner Craig Leipold has been quick to say that they’ll find a way to take care of Kaprizov. However, a contract extension has not been signed at this point.
What It Means
Russo and Smith said that both sides are taking a break from talks at this time. Both insiders said that the next round of talks will likely come when Kaprizov comes to training camp. The star forward will come to the Twin Cities sometime before camp starts.
Leipold stated that the Wild are in the second year of a five-year plan. However, the Athletic writers were quick to point out that all possible plans regard extending Kaprizov. It seemed like he’ll be getting at least $14 million or $15 million with his next contract.
Some Wild fans are likely worried that Karpizov wants to move on from the franchise. However, he’s never given an indication that he wants to leave. Karpizov has said that he’s happy to be in Minnesota. However, the questions won’t die down until he puts pen to paper on a new contract.
One advantage that the Wild have is that they can offer eight years. If Kaprizov does hit the open market, teams would only be able to offer him seven years as per the new collective bargaining agreement. That could be something Guerin and Leipold could use to their advantage.
One encouraging sign is how Kaprizov helped convince Vladimir Tarasenko to come to the Wild. However, the chatter won’t subside until a deal is completed.
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