The Minnesota Wild opened training camp this week with a cloud of uncertainty surrounding Kirill Kaprizov’s future. While the star forward remains under contract for one more season, questions about his long-term commitment linger as extension talks continue behind the scenes.

General Manager Bill Guerin sought to calm speculation without revealing specifics. His words struck a balance between optimism and caution, reflecting the weight of negotiations with one of the league’s premier talents.

“These negotiations are private. I can’t really get into it. Things are fine. The most important thing is that we want to sign Kirill. He’s our franchise player. We want to keep him here. He’s a big part of our team. We’re working towards that. ” Guerin said Thursday morning, via The Athletic’s Mic

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