Article: Wild Have Massive Advantage to Re-Sign Kirill Kaprizov, Thanks To New CBA

[Thomas Williams]

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[Citizen Strife]

A point in the Wild's favor is an idea Russo brought up several times: playing without a contract and pulling a Gaborik and losing money.  The Wild are in the best position and need to break the bank for this guy ($14-16m).  The agent and player both know he's pretty much a god on roller skates for this franchise.  Any other, he's just "the next star player."

Even if he doesn't sign the career ending contract, you would still get Kap's prime locked up if they do 3-4.  Something tells me they'd still they would still be leaving money on the table risking short term.

Edited 4 hours ago by Citizen Strife

[Scalptrash]

Tough decision for Kaprizov, security or championship. Considering how much time he misses due to injuries, he'd be wise to sign a 8x$15M deal to finish his career with the Wild. If he wants a legitimate chance at a cup, he will have to go elsewhere. I have said this a few times before, but I would trade him now, while he's still worth something. The player the Wild would get in return would be near the same skill, and they would gain additional cap space to get another very good top six player. I have nothing against him, but if the Wild are ever going to be serious about winning a cup, they can't mortgage their future on one guy. Especially if he misses large chunks of the season.

How about adding Marner, Tavares, Ehlers, and maybe Knies too. They could probably do a sign and trade for Marner and include Tavares. I'm sure Tavares and Marner would love to stay together. Add in Spurgeon and Rossi to include Knies. Yes, it is possible....think bigger. Just a fun wish list, but the kind of thing that could be done if the fans and organization weren't so in love with specific players.

[Citizen Strife]

Grand Casino Arena huh?  Oh well.  Heard worse.

[SkolWild73]

We just traded for Tarasenko for future considerations.  Maybe that is our big move.  

Edited 39 minutes ago by SkolWild73

[OldDutchChip]

2 minutes ago, SkolWild73 said:

We just traded for Tarasenko for future considerations.  Maybe that is our big move.  

[SkolWild73]

2 minutes ago, OldDutchChip said:

At least it is a Russian buddy for Kap…just probably not one of the ones you were hoping for

[OldDutchChip]

Just now, SkolWild73 said:

At least it is a Russian buddy for Kap…just probably not one of the ones you were hoping for

very true!

has to be a Kap type of move. There is no logic there unless it's to keep our superstar and keep him happy. Give him another comrade. 

i would much preferred one that can still actually play though.....

[SkolWild73]

4 minutes ago, OldDutchChip said:

very true!

has to be a Kap type of move. There is no logic there unless it's to keep our superstar and keep him happy. Give him another comrade. 

i would much preferred one that can still actually play though.....

maybe he turns back time to 2022…Or maybe he is included in some other trade.  If we are keeping him, we won’t have enough money for Rossi and Boeser or Ehlers, unless we get them at a discount.

Edited 28 minutes ago by SkolWild73

[OldDutchChip]

Just now, SkolWild73 said:

maybe he turns back time to 2022…Or maybe he is included in some other trade.  If we are keeping him, we won’t have enough money for Rossi and Boeser or Ehlers.

i think Vlady is here to stay. he also needs to play on one of the top line. 😞

otherwise...why? but overall just why?

he has not been the same for five years!

[SkolWild73]

1 minute ago, OldDutchChip said:

i think Vlady is here to stay. he also needs to play on one of the top line. 😞

otherwise...why? but overall just why?

he has not been the same for five years!

I always try and find a positive and am struggling here.  I guess he is an upgrade over MOJO…yes?

[OldDutchChip]

1 minute ago, SkolWild73 said:

I always try and find a positive and am struggling here.  I guess he is an upgrade over MOJO…yes?

and there is no salary retention? and no pick going our way? this move may be the one to unite all of us!  💩

[SkolWild73]

2 minutes ago, OldDutchChip said:

and there is no salary retention? and no pick going our way? this move may be the one to unite all of us!  💩

Nothing that I saw.  Well, if he can get to 55 points like he did in 23/24, maybe?  

[IllicitFive]

6 minutes ago, OldDutchChip said:

very true!

has to be a Kap type of move. There is no logic there unless it's to keep our superstar and keep him happy. Give him another comrade. 

i would much preferred one that can still actually play though.....

What if this is an indicator of a another move happening? take away a spot from Trenin or Vinnie? He plays RW so doesn't affect NoJo, but what do they have in the way of guys who play RW? After Boldy and Zucc who is left? Maybe Hartman is he bumps out there for Yurov to take the center? Upside, its a one year, so him and Zuc drop off next year opening up over 8 mil plus NoJo makes 9. Haight is listed as a RW but is only 21, Vlad used as a possible place holder for the year if Haight steps up to get a spot 2nd half of year or next year as he is probably our best RW prospect? Not a big fan but with the RW prospect pool seemingly lacking I guess it makes sense looking at the lineup and prospect pool. Just glad they gave up "future assets" and not something that actually matters. Just don't do something dumb and sign him to an extension.

[OldDutchChip]

4 minutes ago, IllicitFive said:

What if this is an indicator of a another move happening? take away a spot from Trenin or Vinnie? He plays RW so doesn't affect NoJo, but what do they have in the way of guys who play RW? After Boldy and Zucc who is left? Maybe Hartman is he bumps out there for Yurov to take the center? Upside, its a one year, so him and Zuc drop off next year opening up over 8 mil plus NoJo makes 9. Haight is listed as a RW but is only 21, Vlad used as a possible place holder for the year if Haight steps up to get a spot 2nd half of year or next year as he is probably our best RW prospect? Not a big fan but with the RW prospect pool seemingly lacking I guess it makes sense looking at the lineup and prospect pool. Just glad they gave up "future assets" and not something that actually matters. Just don't do something dumb and sign him to an extension.

i think Vinnie is the odd man out. i believe trenin solidified his role this PO in Billy'd eyes and he stays. i'd much prefer for Stevie to retain half of the salary (was this another move where billy was in by himself and rushed to make it?)

but yeah - only a year and if this is what gives us a final checkmark for Kap to sign? could be worse - could be Kovy! oh well - welcome vlady .... now ship out Rossi for that other fella on the left and we got something!  🙂