{"id":455307,"date":"2024-11-05T08:30:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T13:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=455307"},"modified":"2024-11-05T06:47:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T11:47:38","slug":"nhl-rumours-minnesota-wild-star-could-get-massive-payday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/05\/nhl-rumours-minnesota-wild-star-could-get-massive-payday\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Minnesota Wild Star Could Get Massive Payday"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re into the month of November, but the hot stove is always on. Teams have already signed some of their big-time players to massive extensions. However, there are others that could be in line for a massive pay raise. The Minnesota Wild<\/a> have one player that could sign a huge deal soon. This edition of NHL rumours talks about what could be a big contract for that star player.<\/p>\n

All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Minnesota Wild Star Could Get Large Deal<\/h3>\n

Rumours: On the most recent edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast<\/a>, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said that Kirill Kaprizov<\/a> could be getting a deal that may rival some of the bigger stars in the NHL.<\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/FriedgeHNIC\/status\/1853432813078434257<\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/em> Kaprizov has been off to a red-hot start to the season. The Russian has seven goals, 14 assists for 21 points already. He’s making his case for being one of the best wingers in the league.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old is signed until the end of the 2025-26 season and currently makes $9 million. His recent play is likely lining up a massive contract in the future. Wild General Manager Bill Guerin<\/a> knows that he’s going to have bust out the chequebook<\/a> in order to keep Kaprizov in the fold.<\/p>\n

Friedman mentioned the contract is going to be a huge one. The insider mentioned that the deal could in the same ballpark<\/a> as Auston Matthews<\/a> ($13.25 million) or Leon Draisaitl<\/a> ($14 million<\/a> tarting in the 2025-26 season).<\/p>\n

Both Kaprizov and Connor McDavid<\/a> could be in line for some major money on July 1, 2025. That’s the date when both players are eligible to sign contract extensions because they can sign a new deal once they enter the final year of their respective contracts.<\/p>\n

A Race Against Time<\/h4>\n

The Wild know that Kaprizov can’t hit the open market. Minnesota has had to endure some salary cap pain thanks to the twin buyouts of Zach Parise<\/a> and Ryan Suter<\/a>. The total combined dead money is nearly $14.75 million.<\/p>\n

However, that number is going to be greatly reduced once July 1, 2025 hits. Minnesota’s dead cap money will drop to nearly $1.7 million once the new fiscal year flips over. This gives Guerin some ammunition to try and re-sign Karpizov.<\/p>\n

Some that money will go to defenceman Brock Faber<\/a>, who will get a well-deserved raise<\/a> in his own right. Faber is going get a salary of $8.5 million starting next year. This is a sizable hit, but there should still be some money to go towards Kaprizov.<\/p>\n

Another factor is the salary cap may keep going up. A big increase in the cap could help Guerin give Kaprizov the contract that he’s been seeking.<\/p>\n

Minnesota knows that teams will chase after the young star. It’s imperative that they sign him to a new deal when the opportunity arises. Kaprizov is arguably most exciting player in the history of the franchise. It will be a full-court press in order to keep the star winger from hitting the free agent market.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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