Among the top priorities in the Minnesota Wild's offseason, is securing a contract extension for Kirill Kaprizov, the left wing who has one year left on his deal, and is the club's franchise forward and holder of 386 points in 319 regular-season games.

The Minnesota Wild have entered a pivotal offseason with financial flexibility and a franchise player nearing the final year of his contract. Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov, 28, is eligible to sign an eight-year extension starting July 1 when he will start his final season under contract.