Kaprizov breaks off negotiations, wants to be the highest paid winger in the NHL

NHL Rumors: Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild Not Close on a New Deal

Kirill Kaprizov and The Minnesota Wild are Still Far Apart on a New Extension Michael Russo of The Athletic joined Jason Gregor on the DFO Rundown Podcast on Monday and was asked about Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild. Russo stated that Kaprizov and the Wild are not close on a new contract. NHLRumors.com Transcriptions Jason Gregor: “But in Minnesota right now, I’m sure the big story is the Kaprizov extension. So let’s start there. Obvious…

Kaprizov breaks off negotiations, wants to be the highest paid winger in the NHL

Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov has reportedly broken off contract negotiations with Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin and will resume when he returns from his native Russia later this offseason.Wild insider Michael Russo reported this past weekend that the two sides were in negotiations for a contract extension beginning in 2026-27, but that they are going to take "a little bit of a breather" until Kaprizov is back in town."What I checked …