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Wild Lock Up Kaprizov on Record $136 Million Deal, Edge Jets 3-2

The record deal signals the Wild’s long-term build around Kaprizov heading into the season.

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Winnipeg Jets center Vladislav Namestnikov (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey preseason game against the Minnesota Wild, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Winnipeg Jets' Jonathan Toews (19) speaks to media after a pre-training camp practice in Winnipeg, Thursday, September 11, 2025. Toews left the game in the scond period against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. He did not return to the game. The Jets lost 3-2 to the Wild. Vladislav Namestnikov also left the game early after he was hit headfirst into the boards by Yakov Trenin in the third period.

Overview

  • Minnesota signed Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year, $136 million extension hours before puck drop, described in coverage as the biggest contract in NHL history.
  • The Wild beat the Jets 3-2 in St. Paul, with Matt Boldy tying the first, Kaprizov scoring on the power play, and Marcus Foligno netting the shorthanded winner.
  • Connor Hellebuyck made his preseason debut for Winnipeg and finished with 16 saves in the loss.
  • Jonathan Toews exited in the second period with what coach Scott Arniel called a tweak, and Vladislav Namestnikov was pulled by a concussion spotter but was said to be fine afterward.
  • Winnipeg is managing Dylan Samberg’s 6–8 week absence and recent waiver moves as it aims for a near-opening-night lineup in Friday’s preseason finale in Calgary.