Navigating the salary cap is one of the most important tasks for a front office. Teams that can avoid total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those who don’t often see struggles and front office changes. PHR will look at every NHL team and give a … [Read more...] about Salary Cap Deep Dive: Minnesota Wild
Wild Could Reach $16M Per Year On Kirill Kaprizov Extension
All signs point towards Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid breaking the NHL’s record for richest contract when he signs his next contract. The Minnesota Wild will be the only team to give Edmonton a run for their money, as they entertain signing superstar winger Kirill Kaprizov to his own contract extension. In their effort to lock up a player capable of 50-goal and … [Read more...] about Wild Could Reach $16M Per Year On Kirill Kaprizov Extension
Guerin Comfortable With Status Of Kaprizov Talks
The future of Kirill Kaprizov with the Wild beyond this season has garnered plenty of attention with the winger now extension-eligible. But nearly two months into that eligibility, no agreement has come to fruition just yet. Speaking in a recent KFAN appearance (Twitter link), GM Bill Guerin seemed confident that a deal eventually will get done:When healthy, Kaprizov has been … [Read more...] about Guerin Comfortable With Status Of Kaprizov Talks
Poll: Who Is The Early Favorite To Win The 2026 Calder Trophy?
The hockey world was treated to a true gift by the race for the 2025 Calder Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s top rookie. The class lived up to years of expectations, headlined by Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson tying Larry Murphy for the most assists by a rookie defender. He took home the Calder ahead of San Jose Sharks top center Macklin Celebrini and Calgary … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Is The Early Favorite To Win The 2026 Calder Trophy?
Filip Gustavsson Open To Extension With Wild
The Minnesota Wild can finally turn their attention towards the 2026 summer after locking up top restricted-free agent Marco Rossi to a three-year deal. One of their top tasks will be making a decision on the future of their crease. Veteran goaltender Filip Gustavsson will play through the final year of his three-year, $11.25MM contract next season and be due for a much richer … [Read more...] about Filip Gustavsson Open To Extension With Wild