Kirill Kaprizov , the Minnesota Wild ’s star left wing, has signed a record-breaking contract. The eight-year deal is worth $136 million. This makes it the richest contract in NHL history. Kaprizov will count $17 million against the salary cap each season. The extension secures his future with the Wild and highlights his importance to the team.
Kirill Kaprizov signs record-breaking Minnesota Wild contractKirill Kaprizov officially signed the eight-year, $136 million contract extension on Tuesday. The deal gives him a $17 million cap hit per season, the highest annual salary in NHL history. This surpasses Toronto Maple Leafs ’ Auston Matthews’ $13.25 million per season and sets a new benchmark for elite contracts.
Kaprizov’s new deal comes as he enters the final year of his previous five-year. It was $45 million contract since joining Minnesota in July 2020. He has been the franchise’s most dynamic and productive player. As his influence both on and off the ice has made him a cornerstone of the Wild organization.
Career highlights and impact of Kirill Kaprizov
Drafted in the fifth round in 2015, Kaprizov played in Russia’s KHL before joining Minnesota. He won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie in the 2020-21 season with 27 goals and 24 assists in 55 games.
Contract details and future for Minnesota Wild
The eight-year, $136 million extension keeps Kaprizov with the Minnesota Wild through the 2032-33 season. The $17 million annual cap hit is the highest in the league’s cap era, reflecting his elite status.
This deal comes as NHL stars Connor McDavid , Jack Eichel, and Artemi Panarin approach free agency. Also, securing Kaprizov gives Minnesota stability and a star to build around.
Off the ice, Kaprizov has improved his English and integrated into the Twin Cities community, and his professionalism and skill make him central to Minnesota’s plans, and the record-breaking contract cements his place in NHL history.
Also Read: NHL star Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren Kyle, opens her cottage retreat
Kirill Kaprizov signs record-breaking Minnesota Wild contractKirill Kaprizov officially signed the eight-year, $136 million contract extension on Tuesday. The deal gives him a $17 million cap hit per season, the highest annual salary in NHL history. This surpasses Toronto Maple Leafs ’ Auston Matthews’ $13.25 million per season and sets a new benchmark for elite contracts.
Kaprizov’s new deal comes as he enters the final year of his previous five-year. It was $45 million contract since joining Minnesota in July 2020. He has been the franchise’s most dynamic and productive player. As his influence both on and off the ice has made him a cornerstone of the Wild organization.
Career highlights and impact of Kirill Kaprizov
Drafted in the fifth round in 2015, Kaprizov played in Russia’s KHL before joining Minnesota. He won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie in the 2020-21 season with 27 goals and 24 assists in 55 games.
Contract details and future for Minnesota Wild
The eight-year, $136 million extension keeps Kaprizov with the Minnesota Wild through the 2032-33 season. The $17 million annual cap hit is the highest in the league’s cap era, reflecting his elite status.
This deal comes as NHL stars Connor McDavid , Jack Eichel, and Artemi Panarin approach free agency. Also, securing Kaprizov gives Minnesota stability and a star to build around.
Off the ice, Kaprizov has improved his English and integrated into the Twin Cities community, and his professionalism and skill make him central to Minnesota’s plans, and the record-breaking contract cements his place in NHL history.
Also Read: NHL star Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren Kyle, opens her cottage retreat
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