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Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Wild owner gets brutally honest on Kirill Kaprizov contract extension talks

Kirill Kaprizov has been the heart and soul of the Minnesota Wild since he made his National Hockey League debut back in 2020-21. The Russian superstar has emerged into one of the best wingers in the league, and the front office in Saint Paul should be doing everything in its power to lock up the 27-year-old long-term.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Breakaway on SI / October 7

Kirill Kaprizov's Future With Wild Uncertain

The Minnesota Wild are going to be a team to watch in 2024-25 and not totally because of their play on the ice. There could be some trouble brewing between the Wild and superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 2

Wild intend to outbid teams to re-sign Kirill Kaprizov

Wild owner Craig Leipold spoke this week about the future of star forward Kirill Kaprizov saying that the Wild will offer more money and term than any other team when the former Calder Trophy winner is eligible for a new contract next summer, as per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Wild Determined to Keep Kaprizov Amid Blackhawks Rumors

With just two years left on his contract, Kirill Kaprizov‘s future with the Minnesota Wild is already the subject of intense speculation. A recent rumor suggested that the superstar might be looking in the direction of the Chicago Blackhawks, but that story blew up and it required clarification from the journalist who started it.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / October 2

Wild owner: 'Nobody will offer (Kirill Kaprizov) more money than us'

The Minnesota Wild intend to sign star forward Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term contract when he comes eligible on July 1, owner Craig Leopold said. That's good, because Kaprizov will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26 season.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Yardbarker / October 2

Wild owner says he'll do whatever it takes to re-sign Kaprizov

Wild owner says he'll do whatever it takes to re-sign Kirill Kaprizov

The 27-year-old Russian has tallied 330 points in parts of just four seasons.

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 28

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov could join Blackhawks when contract expires

Kirill Kaprizov has been the heart and soul of the Minnesota Wild since he broke into the NHL fulltime in 2019-20. The Russian has emerged as one of the top wingers in the league, and he was especially exceptional last season, amassing 46 goals and 96 points in just 75 games.

NHL News / Chicago Hockey Now / September 27

Kirill Kaprizov Would Be A Great Target For Blackhawks In 2026

By now, you’ve heard the story relating Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov to the Chicago Blackhawks. That rumor has since been shut down but the idea of him playing for the Blackhawks one day is certainly interesting.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

NHL Rumors: Wild, Blackhawks, Rangers, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, speculation surfaced that Kirill Kaprizov might be looking to leave the Minnesota Wild and join the Chicago Blackhawks. The journalist who made those comments felt forced to clarify after the rumors took on a life of their own.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 25

Journalist Clarifies Rumor of Kaprizov Leaving Wild for Blackhawks

Mark Lazerus, a prominent contributor to The Athletic recently hinted that Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild could be eyeing a move to the Chicago Blackhawks.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

Minnesota Wild’s Fortunes Changed With Kirill Kaprizov Pick in 2015

What do Armands Berzins, Jean-Claude Sawyer, Tanner Faith, and Kirill Kaprizov have in common? All of them are fifth-round draft picks of the Minnesota Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / September 21

Wild Want Even More From Superstar Forward

It didn’t take Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov long to sign a contract with one of the biggest salaries in the NHL. After just one year with the Wild, Kaprizov signed a five-year deal worth $9 million annually.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Wild Report Cards 2023-24: Kirill Kaprizov

It’s time for the Minnesota Wild’s final player report card, which means their star, Kirill Kaprizov, is up for critique. While the team may have had a disappointing end to the season due to missing out on the postseason, Kaprizov overcame some obstacles.

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / August 15

Kirill Kaprizov Struggles to Get Out of Russia Again…

Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov faces challenges returning to the U.S. this offseason after traveling to Russia. Like two years ago, he struggled to leave Russia due to a warrant blocking his U.S.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / April 27

Wild star forward comments on potential extension in 2025

Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov is eligible to sign an extension on July 1, 2025. That’s not right around the corner, but it’s also not necessarily a lot of time for the Wild organization to prove to Kaprizov that they can build a contender.

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