Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest contract in NHL history
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On a day where the attention of the Minnesota hockey world belonged to Kirill Kaprizov, he made a splash after sunset as well. Following a thunderous ovation and a wave to the crowd when his new
The Minnesota Wild have signed superstar Kirill Kaprizov to a massive contract extension. The Wild announced the eight-year, $136 million deal for the 28-year-old wing on Tuesday.
You’ve all heard the rumor that Kirill Kaprizov turned down $128 million from the Wild, or $16 million over eight years. If the guy doesn’t want to stay in Minnesota, that’s one thing.
Kirill Kaprizov’s contract standoff has become one of the NHL ’s most scrutinized storylines, with analysts suggesting tampering is influencing the Minnesota Wild star’s decision-making. The Athletic’s Michael Russo appeared on the “Worst Seats in the House” podcast and said he thinks the Wild fear tampering could be involved.