It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re nearing the start of training camp later this month and that means contract talks are going into overdrive. We’ve already seen a few restricted free agents ink deals. However, some of the big-ticket players entering the last year of their deals are yet to put pen to paper. The start of camp means the sense of urgency has been cranked up.<\/p>\n
The Minnesota Wild<\/a> and Kirill Kaprizov<\/a> are trying to iron things out and make a new contract happen. This edition of NHL rumours looks at how big of a pay day that the Russian star may get.<\/p>\n All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n Rumour: We take a look at the latest regarding<\/a> talks between the Wild and Kaprizov. Minnesota owner Craig Leipold gave an update to The Athletic. Leipold sounded fairly confident about getting a deal done.<\/em><\/p>\n Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said that the deal<\/a> could be a big one. The insider said the contract could get an eight-year contract worth $16 million per season. That works out to $128 million for the life of the contract.<\/em><\/p>\n Analysis<\/em>: Leipold seemed like a deal was close to being finished. Kaprizov is scheduled to return to the Twin Cities next week. There had some uncertainty of what a new deal would look like. However. it seems that things could come together quickly.<\/p>\n Speculation had been running rampant in previous edition of NHL rumours.<\/a> Some thought Kaprizov could take a mid-range deal. However, we could see the richest contract in the history of the NHL. That would be a massive win for the Wild this off-season.<\/p>\n Edmonton Oilers<\/a> forward Leon Draisaitl<\/a> currently holds the highest AAV with $14 million. However, that may not last long if Kaprizov signs the rumoured agreement.<\/p>\n Kaprizov is one of the team’s best players in franchise history. Getting this deal done is an important piece of business, but this will be a large one.<\/p>\n However, that highest AAV could be eclipsed if Connor McDavid<\/a> takes the highest cap hit. Kaprizov’s highest-paid honour could be short-lived, but it’s a well-deserved one.<\/p>\n An advantage of signing now is that Kaprizov can get that eighth year. If he waited longer, he cold only sign a maximum length deal of seven years. It’ll be an expensive deal, but it’s one the Wild needed to get done.<\/p>\n However, this contract could also have a knock-on effect to the other big-name free agents that could become available on July 1. McDavid, Jack Eichel<\/a> and Adrian Kempe<\/a> are eligible<\/a> to sign new deals<\/a>. However, nothing has been agreed to as of yet. Some think the talks will really ramp up when players get back into town.<\/p>\n Kaprizov’s massive cap hit could up the price for the other massive stars. We could see McDavid want $16.5 million or $17 million per season. This will have a ripple effect on the other players thoroughout the league, but nothing is certain until the deal is finished.<\/p>\n Main photo by: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s time for some more NHL rumours. 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Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov Could Agree to Historic Deal<\/h3>\n
What It Means<\/h4>\n