WILD RE-SIGN STAR SNIPER

Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov signed a five-year, Us$45-million deal with the club on Tuesday.

The deal puts Kaprizov, who was a restricted free agent, under contract through the 2025-26 season.

Kaprizov, 24, won the Calder Trophy as the NHL'S top rookie last season when he had 27 goals and 51 points in 55 games.

Negotiations weren't always smooth over the summer, and there was even a report that returning to the KHL might be an option. Kaprizov played six seasons in the KHL before joining the Wild.