US EditionKaprizov Renews Fondness for ‘Second Home’ Minnesota Despite Starting Wild Camp without New Contract
Kirill Kaprizov attends camp amid ongoing contract talks, reportedly rejecting a $128 million offer, while Minnesota Wild management remains confident in securing a deal.
- On Thursday, at the Wild's training camp in St. Paul, Kirill Kaprizov, set to become a free agent on July 1, met reporters and emphasized his focus remains on hockey, not leaving.
- A social-media post last week by Frank Seravalli, citing unnamed sources, reported Kaprizov's camp rejected an eight-year, $128 million offer, while GM Bill Guerin said `These negotiations are private`.
- After practice, Paul Theofanous, Kaprizov's agent, spoke with Mat Sells, Minnesota assistant general manager, as Kaprizov aims to sign despite missing 41 games last season with 25 goals.
- Elliotte Friedman warned managers want Minnesota to hold the line after Kaprizov rejected the $128 million offer, and a $16 million AAV could raise leaguewide salaries, reports Michael Russo that the Hurricanes are most motivated to pay top dollar if trade talks occur.
- With the 2025-26 season less than a month away, Kaprizov emphasized he wants to focus on hockey and the camp, saying, `Just focus on hockey and the camp right now. I just want to be practicing.
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Kaprizov fends off deal talk, puts 'focus on hockey'
Kirill Kaprizov has begun training camp with the Minnesota Wild without a new contract. His current deal expires next summer. The 28-year-old left wing told reporters after practice that he's not looking to leave the team.
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Kaprizov renews fondness for 'second home' Minnesota despite starting Wild camp without new contract
Kirill Kaprizov has begun training camp with the Minnesota Wild without a new contract. His current deal expires next summer.
Kirill Kaprizov finally meets with the media, shares some details of his long-term plans
UPDATE 2: Kirill Kaprizov finally met with the media today as the Minnesota Wild opened camp today and was asked point-blank for his long-term plans. He made it clear that his focus is simply on playing hockey and that there's plenty of time for negotiations to take place. He also reiterated that he loves living and playing in Minnesota.These comments come just hours after Wild GM Bill Guerin made similar comments. Read below for our earlier rep…
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