Kirill Kaprizov's massive extension is a win for the Minnesota Wild and a major loss for a St. Louis Blues team still looking for a surefire star.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild finally inked Kirill Kaprizov to a massive eight-year contract extension carrying a $17 million AAV. While that's good news for the Wild, it's bad news for the St. Louis Blues, a franchise that looks far less desirable of an option for players in top supporting roles who are looking for a deep playoff and Stanley Cup run.