Overview

• Minnesota announced an eight-year contract worth $136 million with a $17 million average annual value beginning in 2026–27 and running through 2033–34.
• The deal sets NHL records for total value and cap hit, surpassing Alex Ovechkin’s $124 million contract and Leon Draisaitl’s $14 million AAV by $3 million.
• Team confirmation followed reports from ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, and The Athletic’s Michael Russo.
• The agreement comes after reports earlier this month that Kaprizov declined an eight-year offer of about $128 million.
• Kaprizov enters his sixth NHL season with Minnesota after playing 41 games last season, producing 25 goals and 56 points while missing time due to injuries.