Kirill Kaprizov, the Minnesota Wild's star winger, is entering the final year of his five-year, $45 million contract, with free agency looming after next season. The Wild have approximately $20 million in salary cap space, creating an opportunity for an extension that could make Kaprizov one of the league's highest-paid players. He has expressed interest in staying with the Wild, highlighting his love for the team and desire to win. Longtime linemate Mats Zuccarello is hopeful Kaprizov will remain, emphasizing the potential for the Wild to build a competitive roster around their star.

Despite injury setbacks that limited his production last season, Kaprizov returned strong for the playoffs, leading the team in points. Both he and Zuccarello, who also has a year left on his contract, are focused on their futures, with Zuccarello unsure if this will be his last season. As the Wild look to recover from another disappointing playoff exit, the upcoming offseason could be pivotal for the team's direction and success.