Minnesota Wild Owner Prioritizes Kaprizov Extension

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold has expressed strong intentions to re-sign superstar Kirill Kaprizov, whose contract will be up after the next season. Leipold stated that no other team will offer more money or a longer term than the Wild, emphasizing the need to prove their commitment to winning. The financial landscape will improve significantly next summer as the team's dead cap hit decreases, providing over $20 million in cap space for acquisitions. Kaprizov, already the highest-paid player on the Wild, has demonstrated exceptional performance with three consecutive 40-goal seasons and 330 points in 278 games. Leipold's optimistic outlook for July 1, 2025, hints at a pivotal moment for the franchise, as they aim to regain a competitive edge in the NHL. The team's strategy includes not only re-signing Kaprizov but also pursuing other high-profile unrestricted free agents to bolster their roster.