Kirill Kaprizov just signed the richest contract in NHL salary cap era history with the Minnesota Wild at $17 million per year. What does this mean for Connor McDavid's contract negotiations with the Edmonton Oilers? 

🏒 Kaprizov's 8-year, $136M extension breakdown 

🏒 Why small market teams are paying premiums to keep superstars

 🏒 How this resets the market for McDavid's next contract 

🏒 NHL salary cap inflation and what it means league-wide 

🏒 Why McDavid hasn't signed yet - loyalty vs. winning chances 

🏒 Oilers long-term roster concerns and free agent questions 

🏒 Comparing to NBA's 2016 salary cap explosion

 🏒 What happens when every team has money to spend? 

4:25 Small market teams struggle to keep stars

 8:30 NHL not ready for increased financial liquidity 

13:36 More money in system impacts player values 

19:13 Connor McDavid's potential contract extension 23:52 Oilers face awkward situation with McDavid 

Kirill Kaprizov's $17M Deal: What It Means for Connor McDavid & Oilers Contract Talks 

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