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Penguins Divisional Rival Linked to Superstar Kirill Kaprizov by Insider
Kirill Kaprizov could be on the move in the coming months, and according to Michael Russo, a top Penguins Metro Division rival could be a major player for him.
The Minnesota Wild reportedly offered Kirill Kaprizov an NHL record contract, but according to reports, the Russian superstar turned down the deal that would have paid him over $120 million.
Whether or not that is the truth has been debated by GM Bill Guerin, but now, it appears as though Kaprizov could be on the move, as the Wild have begun putting together a trade list for the star winger.
New York Rangers linked to Kirill Kaprizov
Unsurprisingly, in his latest report, Michael Russo has revealed that a key Penguins division rival in the New York Rangers are one of several teams linked to the superstar winger, and given how aggressive Chris Drury has been, it would be no surprise to see them as the favourite.
Rangers, I know the Hurricanes are gonna be a team that's very interested...the Blackhawks are; the usual suspects; LA, I think he'd love Tampa.
Along with the Rangers, Carolina, Chicago, Los Angeles and Tampa Bay have all been revealed as potential landing spots for Kaprizov, and given his talent, if he can stay healthy, a potential trade could change the landscape of the entire NHL.
For now though, this is all very preliminary chatter, as Kaprizov hasn't even put together a list of teams he'd be interested in joining as of right now, but given his talents and the production he's put up in previous years, if any of these contenders can land him, it improves their chances at a deep Stanley Cup Playoffs run greatly.
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SEPTEMBRE 14 | 26 ANSWERS Penguins Divisional Rival Linked to Superstar Kirill Kaprizov by Insider Will Kaprizov be traded before the 2025/26 regular season begins? | ||
| Yes | 14 | 53.8 % |
| No | 12 | 46.2 % |
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