West Notes: Kaprizov, Stars, Grizzlies

Reason why contract negotiations are falling apart between Kirill Kaprizov and Wild exposed

On Tuesday, it was reported that Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov has broken off contract negotiations with Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin and will resume when he returns from his native Russia later this offseason.Team insider Michael Russo has shared a little more on the situation, explaining why contract negotiations between the superstar and the Wild are falling apart. Kaprizov is a pending free agent for next summer in a class where …

West Notes: Kaprizov, Stars, Grizzlies

On yesterday’s rendition of the Insider Notebook from Bleacher Report, Frank Seravalli provided an update on the ongoing extension negotiations between the Minnesota Wild and star forward Kirill Kaprizov. Seravalli indicated that he believes the Wild will sign Kaprizov to an eight-year, $120MM contract ($15MM AAV) when everything is said and done. Kaprizov would narrowly beat out Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers as the sport’s highest-paid …

Kirill Kaprizov and Minnesota Wild "NOT CLOSE" on extension talks – SKOR North

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about the recent appearance The Athletic's Michael Russo ...

NHL Rumors: Will Kirill Kaprizov Take a Five or Eight Year Deal in Minnesota?

How Long Will Kirill Kaprizov’s Extension Be in Minnesota? Michael Russo of The Athletic was on the DFO Rundown Podcast on Monday with Jason Gregor as they discussed the Minnesota Wild. Russo and Gregor addressed the idea of players taking five-year deals moving forward and mentioned how Kirill Kaprizov could take another five-year deal, while the Wild want him to sign an eight-year contract. NHLRumors.com Transcriptions Jason Gregor: “Well, tha…