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Red Wings’ smart contracts just aged beautifully thanks to Wild

The Detroit Red Wings must be celebrating that they inked in some young talent long-term, as the Kirill Kaprizov deal sends shockwaves through the league.

Mar 10, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97)ref10 scores a goal on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) in the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Minnesota Wild signed Kirill Kaprizov to a massive eight-year deal with a $17 million AAV, and that's sending shockwaves throughout the NHL.