Drama isn't going anywhere in Alberta as Connor McDavid's extension with Edmonton Oilers could be affected by shocking news around the NHL.

The Minnesota Wild started training camp on Thursday at TRIA Rink, and the elephant in the room was none other than the future of star forward Kirill Kaprizov.

Marco D’Amico reports that Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov's delayed decisions might be linked to each other.

Kirill Kaprizov's contract situation with the Minnesota Wild has dominated the rumor mill since the 28-year-old left winger reportedly rejected their eight-year, $128-million contract offer last week.

NHL insider Pierre LeBrun points out the sharp contrast between how Connor McDavid’s contract talks with the Oilers are unfolding compared to Kirill Kaprizov’s negotiations with the Wild.

NHL insider Pierre LeBrun believes the Toronto Maple Leafs are one of those teams interested in Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid.

As the NHL offseason progresses, the spotlight is on two of the league's most electrifying talents: Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov. With contract negotiations heating up, fans and analysts alike are eager to understand the dynamics at play.

Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reported on Tuesday that the talks are “not cordial,” describing a hard-edged process between general manager Bill Guerin and veteran agent Paul Theofanous.

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov reportedly denied signing an extension with the team last week. The extension was valued at $128 million over eight years.

GM Bill Guerin said that "things are fine" in negotiations with Kaprizov's agent, who was on hand for the opening day of training camp.