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3w ago

After Reported $128 Million Rebuff, Early Suitors Emerge for Kirill Kaprizov

Trade scenarios now center on cap fit and timing rather than a completed extension.

Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Insider Michael Russo pointed to the Rangers, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Kings and Lightning as early teams to watch if Minnesota entertains offers.
  • The Hockey News mapped out cap-based possibilities that include Detroit, Anaheim, Boston, Philadelphia, San Jose, Chicago and Washington, citing projected space for 2025-26.
  • Coverage reiterates that Kaprizov recently declined an eight-year, $128 million offer from the Wild, leaving his future with the team unresolved entering his contract year.
  • Analysis from The Hockey Writers urges the Sharks to steer clear for now, warning the cost would likely be multiple top prospects and picks and could skew future payroll plans around Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith.
  • No trade or new agreement has been finalized, and suggestions that a move could come this season remain speculative as teams gauge price, fit and rising cap dynamics.