Minnesota Wild, Kirill Kaprizov agree to massive 8-year contract extension

Kirill Kaprizov isn’t going anywhere. The Minnesota Wild announced Tuesday morning they have agreed to an eight-year, $136 million extension to keep the star winger under contract through the 2033-34 season.

Kaprizov all smiles after inking new deal with Wild
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Kirill Kaprizov spoke with the media on Tuesday after inking a massive eight-year deal to stay with the Minnesota Wild.

How do you attract more jobs to St. Paul?
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St. Paul is hoping to attract more jobs to the city. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and other stakeholders, including business executives, discuss how you can bring more jobs into St. Paul, from increasing retail outlets throughout the city to reinvestment in the city buildings. This comes as more employers are bringing employees back into the office.

Minnesota Wild talk Kirill Kaprizov's future at training camp
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The Minneosta Wild started training camp on Thursday at TRIA Rink, where the top storyline was addressing Kirill Kaprizov's future with the franchise. He enters the season on the final year of his current contract, seeking a new deal to stay in Minnesota.

Kirill Kaprizov on contract with Wild: ‘It’s not my job, just focus on hockey’

The Minnesota Wild started training camp on Thursday at TRIA Rink, and the elephant in the room was none other than the future of star forward Kirill Kaprizov.

Kirill Kaprizov addresses contract at Wild training camp
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Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov spoke with reporters Thursday as the team started training camp at TRIA Rink. Kaprizov is in the final year of his current contract, and is in negotiations with Bill Guerin and the team about a long-term contract to stay in Minnesota.

Xcel Energy Center is now Grand Casino Arena
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The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul is becoming the Grand Casino Arena on Wednesday, ending the era of the X. FOX 9's Chenue Her has the story.

John Hynes optimistic Wild will re-sign Kirill Kaprizov
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FOX 9's Pierre Noujiam caught up with Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes at the State Fair on Friday. They discussed a number of topics, including the future of star Kirill Kaprizov. Hynes said he's optimistic the Wild will get a long-term deal done with their star forward before the season.

‘Hockey Is For Me’ introduces sport to children of color

Minnesota may be the state of hockey, but not everyone here participates in the popular sport. One program hopes to change that.

Minnesota Wild adds Vladimir Tarasenko in trade [RAW]
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The MInnesota Wild traded for Vladimir Tarasenko on Monday. He spoke with reporters on Tuesday via Zoom, and said Wild star Kirill Kaprizov convinced him to waive his no-trade clause to come to Minnesota.

Kirill Kaprizov convinced Vladimir Tarasenko to waive trade clause, join Wild

Vladimir Tarasenko talked Tuesday about coming to the Minnesota Wild via trade, and said a conversation with Kirill Kaprizov made him want to make the move.

CEOs talk Xcel Energy Center name change
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The Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild, will become the Grand Casino Arena later this year. The CEOs from Grand Casino and the Minnesota Wild join FOX 9’s All Day to discuss the new naming rights.

Wild GM: Re-signing Kirill Kaprizov to long-term deal is No. 1 priority

The Minnesota Wild is on offseason mode after another early playoff exit, and we’re a little more than a week away from a big deadline.

Wild GM: Re-signing Kirill Kaprizov is No. 1 priority
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Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now, Jim Rich sat down with Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin to talk about the season, and the futures of Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi. Also, meet Guerin's dog, Lando.

Minnesota hockey fans miss Stanley Cup OT goal due to emergency test

Some Minnesota hockey fans missed a game-winning OT goal in the Stanley Cup Finals due to a monthly emergency alert test that cut into the broadcast at the exact wrong moment.

WalletHub's best cities for hockey: Minnesota towns snubbed from top-10

According to a recent study from WalletHub of the best hockey cities in the country, not one Minnesota location cracked the top-10 despite it carrying the label "State of Hockey."

Minnesota Wild: Keeping Kirill Kaprizov is 'No. 1 priority' in offseason

The Minnesota Wild is in offseason mode, and it’s very clear that their top priority before the puck drops next season is keeping Kirill Kaprizov on the team long-term.

Wild: Re-signing Kirill Kaprizov 'No. 1 priority' [RAW]
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Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin and coach John Hynes wrapped up the 2024-25 season at a Tuesday news conference. Guerin said signing Kirill Kaprizov to an extension is the No. 1 priority.