The Minnesota Wild, much like any team, are getting ready for the 2025-26 season. But for Wild fans, they were given quite the jump-scare on Wednesday after a report broke regarding superstar Kirill Kaprizov.
Hockey insider Frank Seravalli reported that Kaprizov's camp had turned down a contract extension offer from the Wild. The contract was for eight-years, worth $128 million, which would have made him the highest-paid player in the league.
This report caused quite the stir across the league. Considering the contract would have paid Kaprizov $16 million annually and make him the richest player in the league, the belief has been that he will test out free agency next summer.