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Wild Lock In Kirill Kaprizov With NHL-Record Eight-Year, $136 Million Extension

The deal begins in 2026–27, featuring large signing bonuses alongside a full no‑move clause.

Sep 25, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) smiles as center Marco Rossi (23) scores the first goal of the game against the Dallas Stars in the first period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (AP Photo/Matt Krohn, File)
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Overview

  • Minnesota announced an eight-year extension worth $136 million with a $17 million AAV, making Kaprizov the highest‑paid player in NHL history.
  • The contract runs through 2033–34 and takes effect next season while Kaprizov plays 2025–26 on the final year of his current five‑year deal.
  • Reporting indicates the cash is heavily fronted through signing bonuses with a base salary of about $1 million per season and a full no‑movement clause.
  • The agreement follows a highly watched negotiation that included a reported rejection of an eight‑year, $128 million offer earlier in September.
  • Despite missing significant time last season with a lower‑body injury, Kaprizov produced 25 goals and 56 points in 41 games, and the record pact is expected to influence upcoming star contracts as the cap rises.