Kirill Kaprizov signed the biggest contract in NHL history

The Kirill Kaprizov saga is over. According to what Kevin Weekes reported, the Minnesota Wild player has signed a contract to stay with his club for the next few hockey seasons. And quickly, we realized, via other informants, that Weekes was right.

**Breaking News** Per sources, the @mnwild have agreed to an @NHL record setting contract extension with their superstar F Kaprizov. #HockeyX #mnwild pic.twitter.com/44C8sqwqIr

– Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) September 30, 2025

According to Elliotte Friedman, Kaprizov has signed for eight years and over $16M per season. This is the biggest contract in NHL history. And there will be quite a few signing bonuses. content-ads]

Kirill Kaprizov signs an 8-year extension, above $16M AAV…highest deal in NHL history

– Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 30, 2025

We have to wonder whether the Wild will have the means to fulfill their ambitions and be able to surround their star with the right people for the future. All eyes are now on Connor McDavid, who is still out of contract for next season. How will the Wild's contract affect negotiations with McJesus?In fact, will #97 let himself be influenced by the Russian's contract?That'sa better question.If he wants to, McDavid can beat that. But we don't know if he wants to sign for that kind of money, and we don't know if he wants an eight-year contract right away.Details to come…