In the heart of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as the ice crackles with anticipation and every shot could change a franchise’s destiny, a single name has surged to the forefront of hockey conversation: Kirill Kaprizov.

The Minnesota Wild’s electrifying forward has become the center of a whirlwind of rumors, speculation, and what-if scenarios that have gripped fans from Saint Paul to Montreal—and beyond.

With reports swirling about a record-shattering contract, whispers of a possible trade request, and the tantalizing possibility of Kaprizov joining forces with a rising young star, the hockey world finds itself at a crossroads.

Is this just another fleeting rumor, or could the landscape of the NHL be on the verge of a seismic shift? What would it take for a blockbuster deal to materialize, and who would be willing to pay the price?

As fans and insiders scramble for answers, one intriguing trade proposal has captured the imagination of thousands, forcing everyone to ask: How far would you go to land a generational talent?

The details are surprising, the stakes are enormous, and the debate is just beginning. Stay tuned as we dive into the twists and turns of hockey’s hottest story.

May 1, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) takes a shot on goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Photo credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

The name of star forward Kirill Kaprizov has been everywhere for the past few hours.

Several reports are coming out from all over, but solid sources are claiming that Kaprizov has turned down the biggest contract offer in NHL history (from the Wild) and may have even requested a trade.

Personally, I don’t believe it at all, even if the Montreal Canadiens now have young Ivan Demidov (whom Kaprizov would reportedly love to play with), but it’s still intriguing to imagine what such a trade could look like.

A very popular page has, in fact, imagined what a potential trade between the Habs and the Wild involving Kaprizov could look like.

Trade Proposal Between the Montreal Canadiens and the Minnesota Wild Involving Kirill Kaprizov

I want to stress that this is just a simple proposal, that this will be the only article on the topic, and that it’s purely for entertainment purposes.

So, if you were sitting in general manager Kent Hughes’ chair, would you accept this trade?

Minnesota trades:

Kirill Kaprizov

Montreal trades:

Juraj Slafkovsky
Jakub Dobes
L.J. Mooney
2026 first-round pick
2027 first-round pick

Kirill Kaprizov, 28, is a 5-foot-10, 202-pound star winger who was a fifth-round pick by the Minnesota Wild in 2015.

He tallied 56 points in 41 games last season, 96 points in 75 games the season before, 75 points in 67 games in 2022-23, and 108 points in 81 games in 2021-22.

And he’s never really had a dominant center on his line either!

Over the past few seasons, Kaprizov has averaged (per 82 games) 112 points, 105 points, 92 points, and 109 points.

That said, even though he’s extremely good, I’d have a hard time giving up that much for just one player.