The NHL returns next week — here are some things to follow
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Wild sign winger Kirill Kaprizov to richest contract in NHL history, $136M US over 8 years
The Minnesota Wild signed star left wing Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year, $136 million US extension on Tuesday, giving him the richest contract in NHL history.
Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to NHL-record $136M extension - ESPN
The Minnesota Wild have signed left wing Kirill Kaprizov to an NHL-record eight-year, $136 million contract extension through the 2033-34 season, general manager Bill Guerin announced Tuesday.
Wild, Kaprizov 'working through things' on new deal, GM says - ESPN
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said he doesn't want «all-out panic» among the team's fans after star winger Kirill Kaprizov reportedly turned down an NHL record contract extension this week.
NHL stars Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl shock beer league game as surprise players
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman discusses the upcoming playoffs and the future success of professional hockey on ‘Special Report.’
McDavid, Draisaitl play in beer league game - ESPN
Imagine being a beer league hockey player and seeing Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the NHL's greatest dynamic duo, show up as ringers for your game that night.
Florida won the Cup. Again. Now what?
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Oilers fans sullen after losing Stanley Cup final to Panthers 2nd year in a row
Oilers fans were feeling déjà vu after losing the Stanley Cup final to the Florida Panthers for the second year in a row.