Kirill Kaprizov leads NHL salary race: Can Connor McDavid, Alex Ovechkin, or Leon Draisaitl take back the crown?
Kirill Kaprizov has become the NHL's highest-paid player, signing an unprecedented eight-year, $136-million extension with the Minnesota Wild. His $17-million annual cap hit sets a new league record, surpassing stars like Ovechkin and Draisaitl. This historic deal highlights a significant shift in NHL salaries, though experts anticipate Connor McDavid could soon challenge Kaprizov's new benchmark with his own upcoming contract.
Kirill Kaprizov has become the NHL's highest-paid player, signing an unprecedented eight-year, $136-million extension with the Minnesota Wild. His $17-million annual cap hit sets a new league record, surpassing stars like Ovechkin and Draisaitl. This historic deal highlights a significant shift in NHL salaries, though experts anticipate Connor McDavid could soon challenge Kaprizov's new benchmark with his own upcoming contract.
