The Minnesota Wild intend to sign star forward Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term contract when he becomes eligible on July 1, owner Craig Leopold said. That's good, because Kaprizov will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26 season.

The Minnesota Wild intend to sign star forward Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term contract when he comes eligible on July 1, owner Craig Leopold said.

Kaprizov, who has recorded three consecutive 40-goal seasons since winning the Calder Trophy, is expected to be the centerpiece of the Wild’s plans, although that will most probably require signing him to one of the NHL's biggest contracts to date.