Friedman Drops Bombshell on Kaprizov Deal

Elliotte Friedman, the guy who hears whispers before they hit the wind, just unveiled the biggest twist yet in the Minnesota Wild's marathon talks with Kirill Kaprizov. Sources close to the negotiations confirm this development shifts the entire landscape for a star who's held all the cards through a tense summer standoff. With the cap climbing and UFA freedom looming, Bill Guerin's front office faces make-or-break pressure to lock in their Russian sniper before rivals circle.