The Minnesota Wild's primary focus is securing a contract extension for Kirill Kaprizov, potentially exceeding $14 million annually, which could set a new NHL salary benchmark. General Manager Bill Guerin remains unconcerned about possible offer sheets for Marco Rossi, emphasizing their preparedness to match any offers and their preference to negotiate directly. Rossi, after a successful regular season with 24 goals and 36 assists, saw his playoff time diminish, complicating salary negotiations.

Guerin expressed a willingness to explore the market for additional talent, citing recent high-profile player trades as precedents. The team aims to balance retaining key players like Kaprizov and navigating the complexities of Rossi's contract situation.