$128M REJECTED by Kirill Kaprizov! David Pastrnak’s Boston Bruins Deal Is a STEAL

$128M REJECTED by Kirill Kaprizov! David Pastrnak’s Boston Bruins Deal Is a STEAL

Kirill Kaprizov just turned down an eight-year, $128M contract extension from the Minnesota Wild — the richest deal in NHL history. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins have David Pastrnak locked in long-term at $11.25M AAV, despite outproducing Kaprizov across the board over the last three seasons.

In today’s episode of Locked On Boston Bruins, Ian McLaren breaks down:

Why Kaprizov rejected $128M and how the rising NHL salary cap changes superstar contracts.

A look at the loaded 2026 UFA class featuring Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Kaprizov, Kyle Connor, and more.

How Boston’s $83M in commitments stack up, including bargain deals for Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, and Jeremy Swayman.

Bruin of the Day: Cameron Clarke — the defenseman Boston drafted with a pick tied to Kaprizov, and one of the team’s many “what if” draft moments.

👀 Could McDavid hit $20+ AAV in 2026? Are the Bruins boxed in by mid-tier deals like Lindholm, Jeannot, and Zadorov? And how valuable are Boston’s cornerstone contracts in this exploding cap era?

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