If it was up them, he would have already put pen to contractual paper. Wild owner Craig Leipold confirmed on Tuesday, in a meeting with collective media members, that he is willing to offer whatever it takes to keep Kaprizov in Minnesota. But ultimately ...

Wild General Manager and President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin is not on the hot seat after the team missed the playoffs.

The Wild owner talked about the team eyeing a long-term extension for superstar Kirill Kaprizov next summer and more.

Amid speculation star winger Kirill Kaprizov may not want to re-sign with the Wild over concerns about competitiveness, owner Craig Leipold made it clear the team is focused and determined on keeping Kaprizov in St. Paul for the long haul.

Kaprizov, who has recorded three consecutive 40-goal seasons since winning the Calder Trophy, is expected to be the centerpiece of the Wild’s plans, although that will most probably require signing him to one of the NHL's biggest contracts to date.

The Minnesota Wild intends to hang on to star forward Kirill Kaprizov, according to owner Craig Leopold, who said the intent is to sign the star forward to a long-term contract when he comes eligible on July 1.

Rumors have swirled around about Kirill Kaprizov but for the Wild's Owner Craig Leipold, it's simple. They plan to show him they are worth it.