The Minnesota Wild fanbase received quite the scare before training camp after it was revealed superstar Kirill Kaprizov turned down what would have been a record-breaking eight-year contract extension. But general manager Bill Guerin expressed confidence that a deal would get done, and Kaprizov said he wanted to remain in Minnesota.
But on Tuesday, Wild fans received tremendous news.
Michael Russo of The Athletic was first to report that the Wild and Kaprizov agreed to terms on an eight-year contract, well north of $16 million per season, along with massive signing bonuses.
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period revealed that Kaprizov's annual salary is $17 million.