Fansided · Oct 9, 2025
Kirill Kaprizov is playing the contract game differently than everyone else
Kirill Kaprizov's massive contract extension stands out among other recent deals, including those of Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel.
Sep 30, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) looks on during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn ImagesWhat made Kirill Kaprizov chase a record-breaking eight-year, $136 million contract, while it seems like other recently extended players jumped on for a lot less? Before everyone assumes Kaprizov was just chasing money, let's break this down with a metric that you won't find on an NHL stat sheet: career earnings.