Kaprizov’s extension talks with Minnesota Wild linger, with reports of an eight-year deal near 16 million AAV on the table but no signing yet. The stalemate keeps the Wild’s long-term cap plan murky as training camp approaches.

Last season Kaprizov was elite when healthy, posting 56 points in 41 games, underscoring his value as a franchise cornerstone even as injury absences fuel trade talk. The looming free-agent dynamics around Kaprizov also echo the broader star market, including Connor McDavid as another top-tier pending UFA for 2025-26.

The WSITH update highlights optimism from the Wild front office, yet the clock ticks. The next month could be decisive for Kaprizov’s future in Minnesota and for how aggressively the club guards its core amid cap constraints.