Minnesota Wild Secure Kirill Kaprizov’s Future with Eight-Year Contract Extension
ST.PAUL, MINNESOTA – September 30, 2025 - The Minnesota Wild announced today, september 30, 2025, that they have signed left wing Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year contract extension. The deal secures the star player’s services through the 2033-34 NHL season. Financial terms were not disclosed by the team.
This long-term commitment to Kaprizov,27,solidifies the Wild’s core and signals a clear intent to compete for championships. Kaprizov’s electrifying playmaking and goal-scoring ability have quickly transformed Minnesota into a perennial playoff contender, and retaining him is paramount to the franchise’s future success. The extension avoids potential free agency concerns and provides stability for both the player and the association as they navigate the competitive Western Conference.
Kaprizov has rapidly become the face of the Minnesota Wild as his NHL debut in the 2020-21 season. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league’s rookie of the year that season and has since established himself as one of the NHL’s premier offensive talents. In 2022-23, Kaprizov recorded 81 points (35 goals, 46 assists) in 81 games.last season, despite injury challenges, he tallied 75 points (29 goals, 46 assists) in 68 games.
To date, Kaprizov has played 322 career NHL games, all with the Wild, amassing 198 goals and 235 assists for a total of 433 points. He has also represented his native Russia in international competition.
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