If Kirill Kaprizov signs a $128 million extension, here’s how it changes the Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are preparing to offer superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov. It will be a record-setting contract extension. Reports suggest an eight-year deal worth $128 million will soon be on the table, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL. Team owner Craig Leipold remains confident that Kaprizov will commit long-term once he returns from his overseas assignment.