Kirill Kaprizov wears the number 97 because he loves the number 7. He said in an interview that he chose 97 because it was the only number available to him when he signed with the Minnesota Wild ...

The Minnesota Wild proved this offseason that a team doesn't become a destination just because they can spend a bit of money.

Kaprizov is eligible to re-sign with the Wild on Tuesday. Can they prove that his best chance to win — and get paid — is in ...

The Wild can now extend Kirill Kaprizov on a max-length eight-year deal. The contract hasn't arrived yet, but when it does, ...

In 27-year-old Russian forward Kirill Kaprizov, ... Hynes made it clear that seeing number 97 score goals, whether or not a goalie is present, is never an afterthought. ...

The Minnesota Wild are in the driver's seat when it comes to re-signing Kirill Kaprizov. While one of the best hockey players ...

He was recently asked where the number comes down in relation to $14 million. Kirill Kaprizov: Over/under $14 million per season on his next contract, and why? — Bryce M.

Kirill Kaprizov is having an incredible start to the 2024-25 season, leading the first-place Wild in goals ... The combined dead cap number this season is at $14.7 million, ...

The Minnesota Wild hope to extend Kirill Kaprizov at some point between now and the 2025-26 season. ... So that $15 million number is going to raise some eyebrows.

Even if a trade were to pre-empt a free agency move in 2026, it's highly unlikely one would occur this season. And to be clear, Kaprizov is still very much in Minnesota and may remain there long-term.

Kirill Kaprizov has yet to skate after having surgery Jan. 31 to repair a lower-body injury. 5h ago · ... Hynes made it clear that seeing number 97 score goals, ...