The Russian-born winger has set team scoring records since his arrival, and the extension is worth $138 million over eight seasons.

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov and general manager Bill Guerin discuss Kaprizov's contract extension on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in St. Paul. (AP Photo/Dave Campbell) There is a 12-hour time ...

The Minnesota Wild have signed Kirill Kaprizov to the richest contract in NHL history at $136 million over eight years.

The Minnesota Wild made star winger Kirill Kaprizov the highest-paid player in NHL history. Kaprizov signed an eight-year, $136 million contract extension with the Wild, which carries an average ...

Seven agents gave The Athletic their thoughts on how the record deal "will have a dramatic impact on how the best players get paid." ...

The Minnesota Wild signed winger Kirill Kaprizov to a $136 million extension, setting an NHL record for total money and average value, the team said Tuesday.

The Minnesota Wild handed out the largest contract in NHL history on Tuesday to star winger Kirill Kaprizov, as the 28-year-old will earn $136 million on an eight-year term through the 2033-34 season.

The Minnesota Wild are getting eight additional years to build a Stanley Cup contender around Kirill Kaprizov.

Kaprizov, 28, was a year away from unrestricted free agency, and the Wild made it a priority to get him signed as soon as he was eligible.

Kaprizov will earn an average of $17M per season on a contract that will keep him in Minnesota through the 2033-34 season ...

Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov has signed a record-breaking $136 million deal, carrying an average annual value of $17 million.