"Before you know it, the NHL season will be here. For most fans this is a time of hope. For snakebitten fans of some of our most woebegone franchises, it is a sign to start panicking that their time with their beloved superstars may be running out. That's right: It's Agita Season, and it doesn't end until those contract extensions get signed, or don't. Lock up your guy while you still can."
"But Kaprizov is a special player, a 40-goal guy in every healthy season. The 28-year-old winger can absolutely be the long-term centerpiece of a contender, though it is possible that no man nor god could drag the Wild past the first round. There's also the need to mentally recalibrate what elite contracts should look like, as the salary cap soars over the next three years, from $88 million last season to as high as $113 million in 2027-28."
Agita Season describes fan anxiety about impending contract decisions as the NHL season approaches. Kirill Kaprizov declined an eight-year, $128 million extension from the Minnesota Wild, an offer that would have been the richest in NHL history by total value and annual average. Kaprizov is a consistent 40-goal talent and a potential long-term franchise centerpiece, but the Wild may not be able to push deep in playoffs. Rapid projected salary-cap growth through 2027-28 changes market expectations, so elite players may seek higher AAVs or shorter deals to re-enter free agency during prime years.
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