Eight-year, $136 million extension locks in Kaprizov through 2033-34
The Minnesota Wild announced today that left wing Kirill Kaprizov has signed an eight-year, $136 million contract extension that begins in the 2026-27 season and runs through the 2033-34 campaign. The deal carries a $17 million average annual value, giving the Wild a long-term cornerstone as the team continues to build around its star from Novokuznetsk, Russia. This agreement solidifies Kaprizov as the face of Minnesota hockey for the majority of the next decade.
Kaprizov’s impact, franchise records and market significance
Now 28, Kaprizov has produced 386 points (185-201-386) in 319 regular-season games for Minnesota and has tallied 62 power-play goals, 27 game-winning goals and a plus-71 rating while averaging 20:24 of ice time per game. In 25 career playoff games, he has 21 points (15-6). He is the Wild’s all-time franchise leader in points per game average (1.21) and goals per game average (0.58) and ranks high in overtime goals (10). He also holds franchise records for longest point streak (14 games), longest goal streak (seven games) and longest assist streak (nine games). Among franchise forwards, Kaprizov holds the highest all-time plus-minus rating and ranks second in career TOI/G average. His excellence has been a defining element of Minnesota’s competitive period, including multiple All-Star selections and the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2020-21.
Kaprizov has also contributed significantly in the playoffs, a testament to his impact in high-pressure situations. He recorded 21 playoff points in 25 games and has been a cornerstone of the Wild’s postseason efforts since his arrival in Minnesota.
Season highlights and playoff relevance
During the 2024-25 regular season, Kaprizov posted 56 points (25-31=56) and a plus-19 rating in 41 games, leading the team in plus-minus while ranking second in goals and third in points. In the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, he tallied nine points (5-4=9) in six games, including three power-play goals. He also established a franchise single-season record for reaching 50 points in the fewest games, achieving the feat in his 34th game of the season. Through the first 300 NHL games of his career, he has 366 points, placing him among the most productive players of his era for active skaters. Since his NHL debut in 2020, Kaprizov has emerged as one of the league’s most efficient scorers, and his goals-per-game rate ranks with the best in the sport.
Looking ahead: Minnesota Wild’s path with Kaprizov secured
The eight-year commitment gives Minnesota a reliable core around which to plan future rosters and salary-cap moves. Kaprizov’s presence provides leadership and a consistent offensive engine as the team navigates the Western Conference landscape. For Wild fans, the extension offers long-term certainty and a continued identity, centered on a player who has become synonymous with the franchise’s modern era.
Fan and market implications
With Kaprizov under contract through the mid-2020s and beyond, the Wild can market a stable, exciting product while pursuing a championship-ready roster. The extension is also a signal to supporters that Minnesota intends to compete at a high level for the foreseeable future, leveraging a superstar known for his scoring touch, clutch performances and franchise-record consistency.
Calder Trophy and All-Star milestones
Kaprizov’s rapid rise included earning the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league’s top rookie in 2020-21 after leading NHL rookies in points, goals, power-play goals and shots. He has since become a three-time All-Star (2022-24), cementing his role as the centerpiece of the Wild’s competitive window.
