Avalanche emerge as stunning contender in potential Kirill Kaprizov sweepstakes
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Explosive rumours continue to swirl as the Colorado Avalanche position themselves as a surprising and staggering contender in the high-stakes Kirill Kaprizov sweepstakes.
Kaprizov has reportedly turned down a $128 million contract offer from the Wild.
Avalanche emerge as shocking contender to land superstar Kirill Kaprizov.
Rob Couch from NHL Trade Rumors writes that there's been plenty of speculation about Kaprizov, particularly regarding whether he really rejected a contract that would have made him the highest-paid player in NHL history.
Now, he could potentially be on the trade block if the Minnesota Wild fail to re-sign their superstar, though nothing has been confirmed.
The Wild would likely prefer to keep any such discussions private. Still, teams are bound to approach Minnesota with trade offers if there's even a hint of possibility.
"The Colorado Avalanche don't have cap space right now, but there's no certainty on Martin Necas' future." -Couch
Some depth players are on the final year of their contracts, while Artturi Lehkonen and Sam Girard, both of whom carry significant cap hits, each have two years remaining on their deals.
"If Kaprizov wanted to play with Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, Colorado would be the place to do it and the Avalanche could pull it off." -Couch
Ultimately, we'll have to wait and see how things unfold as Kaprizov works to secure his next NHL contract.
Until then, the NHL world will be watching closely, as every move could reshape the trade landscape and impact multiple teams.
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