Michael Russo & Joe Smith: "Guerin considered trading Rossi throughout June, but the only offers he got were for futures, including mid-to-late first-rounders and roster players he had no interest in" - The Athletic (8/22)

Kaprizov hasn't re-signed yet. Neither has Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Adrian Kempe, Kyle Connor, Artemi Panarin, or Alex Tuch.

Chris Johnston: Re McDavid extension: If you had to pin me down, my guess is the season will start without him signing an extension - TSN (8/27)

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BREAKING: Dallas Cowboys unveil their ‘Rivalries’ uniforms

Tyson Barrie explained that retiring from the NHL wasn’t entirely his own choice 😭💀 (via Dave McCarthy)

Peyton at home watching Arch

Michael Russo: Re Kirill Kaprizov: I believe they've offered him a ton of money; I think on an 8 year deal, they're willing to pay him in the $16m range - Worst Seats in the House (8/29)

.Frank Seravalli says he believes both Kirill Kaprizov and Jack Eichel will sign extensions before the beginning of the season, but Eichel's will come first 👀

Vegas fans in shambles

According to sources, reports that the Wild have approached Kaprizov's camp for a trade list appears premature.

David Pagnotta: Re Adrian Kempe: "I now believe the player’s annual ask may be in between $10M and $11M" - The Fourth Period (9/13)

David Pagnotta: Re Adrian Kempe extension: "I’m told Holland and Barry are scheduled to resume negotiations this week and the goal is to find some common ground before the regular-season begins" - The Fourth Period (9/13)

The Vikings found the right head coach but they picked the wrong GM #SKOL

Pierre LeBrun: I know that there are people in the Wild organization that believe that Kaprizov actually wants to stay, but this is his agent...is perhaps trying to get a little more in this negotiation - Early Trading (9/16)

The Kings continued contract negotiations extension talks with Adrian Kempe’s camp today. Goal remains long-term, and to get something finalized by the season, but still work to be done.

Kirill Kaprizov referred questions about his contract situation to his agent and says he wants to focus on hockey and there’s plenty of time. He did reiterate that he loves Minnesota and wants to stay here. More soon

Frank Seravalli: I have zero indication at all that Kirill Kaprizov has even thought about playing anywhere other than the Minnesota Wild; he's focused and intent on getting a deal done - Bleacher Report (9/16)

Would be so hilarious if the Wild kept Kaprizov and Panarin signed here as a free agent rather than the other way around

Elliotte Friedman: Re Kirill Kaprizov negotiations: I'm not sure the Wild expected another try at this so quickly; what that makes me wonder if the player played a role and said okay, we're gonna talk about this again - 32 Thoughts Podcast (9/19)