"He previously turned down what would have been the highest contract in NHL history before agreeing to the even higher eight-year and $136 million deal he put pen to paper to. It might be the largest NHL contract in history as of now, but with the cap rising and stars such as Connor McDavid about to need new deals, it might not stay like that for long."
"In an NHL.com piece about Kaprizov's pay day, ESPN's Emily Kaplan said it was because we are entering the "player empowerment era". She went onto explain, "we have guys that are saying I know what I'm worth and I know where I want to go and I'm not afraid to stand my ground and I think that aligns with a lot of the other sports.""
"Perhaps Eric Lindros is the most famous example. The highly touted prospect was sure to go first overall and demanded that he not end up on the Quebec Nordiques. The Nordiques, with that year's first overall pick, drafted him but Lindros did not relent. Lindros famously refused to wear the jersey after being selected for the ceremonial photo opp. The Nordiques would have to give into his demands and trade him to the Philadelphia Flyers."
Kirill Kaprizov signed an eight-year, $136 million contract with the Minnesota Wild, marking the largest NHL deal to date. The signing followed his earlier refusal of a previous offer and may be eclipsed as the salary cap increases and elite players seek new contracts. The move reflects growing player leverage described as a player empowerment era, with players asserting value and destinations. Historical precedents include Eric Lindros refusing to play for Quebec and forcing a trade, and the 2004-2005 lockout that delivered a 57% player share of hockey-related revenue, later adjusted to 50/50 after 2012-2013.
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