Quoting: Lancebmx
That's such a long time away, he could choose to walk or considering the devils look like a threat for the next while might want to stay. Bratt could walk in two for nothing as well. I don't think it's a bad thing to think that far ahead for a team but not wanting to make the trade based solely on that is kind of weak in my opinion and I don't mean to be offensive when I say that.
Bratt
-Drafted by the Devils (more likely to stay with team that took a chance on him)
-Been on the team for 5 years
-RFA at the end of the contract
-Best friends (Holtz and Hischier) are on the team
Kaprizov
-Not drafted by NJ
-UFA at the end of the contract
-No Russians on the Devils current team (very few in the system)
-Portrayed himself as a money chaser when Wild tried to sign him
If I were to guess, I don't see Kaprizov returning unless the Devils offer a buttload of money to Kaprizov. That seemed to be his plan all along. Sign until you're a UFA, then sign a massive 7 year deal.