Wild Owner Drops Major Hint on Kirill Kaprizov Contract Extension - "Biggest in NHL Ever"

Wild Owner Craig Leipold Promises Kaprizov 'Huge Deal — Likely The Biggest In The NHL Ever'

The biggest potential free agent after this season in the NHL is Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, and his story is going to steal a lot of the spotlight. However, there are other big pending UFAs, and one of them is Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov.The 28-year-old Russian has been dynamite since he entered the NHL after a season in the KHL, and he quickly became the centerpiece of the Wild's roster and their plans.However, there have b…

Wild owner prepared to give Kirill Kaprizov a record NHL deal

If he has concerns about keeping the most dynamic player in 25 years of Minnesota Wild history, team owner Craig Leipold didn’t show them this week. He was practically beaming as he met with reporters at Grand Casino Arena on Wednesday shortly after the home rink’s new name and logo were unveiled. “OK, I’ve got Kirill’s contract in my pocket here,” Leipold joked. Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold speaks during a event celebrating the sponsorshi…

Wild owner drops major hint on Kirill Kaprizov contract extension - "Biggest in NHL ever"

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold has left little doubt about where his franchise stands on the future of Kirill Kaprizov.

Wild Owner Leipold On Kaprizov Extension: 'I Kind Of Think We're There'

That's Wild We're getting some good news right before the Minnesota Wild start truly preparing for the 2025-26 regular season. Owner Craig Leipold appears very confident that a Kirill Kaprizov contract extension will get done, in a recent interview with The Athletic. [The Athletic] Gen...

Wild Owner Confident in Kirill Kaprizov Extension Talks as Record Deal Looms - Sports Al Dente

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold expressed optimism about reaching a new deal with star forward Kirill Kaprizov, saying the two sides are “not that far off.” Leipold noted that once Kaprizov returns and feels the excitement from the city and fans, discussions are expected to move in a positive direction. The owner’s confidence signals that contract negotiations are progressing toward resolution ahead of a pivotal season. Kaprizov Nears Free Ag…

Wild owner will do whatever it takes to re-sign Kirill Kaprizov

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold sounds pretty much wiling to do anything to re-sign star forward Kirill Kaprizov. The star forward can become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, when his five-year, $45 million contract comes to an end. Kaprizov has been eligible to sign an eight-year contract with Minnesota since July 1, but fans in Minny are still waiting. Leipold went as far as saying that he believes Kaprizov’s contract l…