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Colorado Avalanche look like cheapskates following Kaprizov extension

The Colorado Avalanche could look like cheapskates following Kirill Kaprizov's recent contract extension with the Minnesota Wild.

The Colorado Avalanche's reluctance to pay Mikko Rantanen could look even worse following Kaprizov's contract extension. | Matthew Stockman/GettyImages

The Colorado Avalanche could look like cheapskates following Kirill Kaprizov’s mega-contract with the Minnesota Wild.

The ramifications of Kaprizov’s deal are just beginning to be felt throughout the NHL. Kaprizov has set a new high-water mark for NHL contracts. As such, impending free agents like Martin Necas are anticipating how other clubs will react to the Wild’s historic move.