Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov, 28, is eligible to sign an eight-year extension starting July 1 when he will start his final season under contract. General manager Bill Guerin made it clear during the end-of-season media availability held Tuesday that the franchise's top priority is to keep him in Minnesota for the long haul.

The Minnesota Wild is in offseason mode, and it’s very clear that their top priority before the puck drops next season is keeping Kirill Kaprizov on the team long-term.

Wild GM Bill Guerin spoke honestly about the impending Kirill Kaprizov contract negotiations after an injury-riddled season.