"As Kirill Kaprizov enters the final year of his contract, the hockey world has been waiting for news of a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild to drop -- but Kaprizov has reportedly turned down an offer that would have broken monetary records in the NHL. Right now, the highest-paid player in the league is Leon Draisaitl, who earns $14 million annually, whereas the largest contract in history was Alex Ovechkin's 13-year, $124 million deal signed back in 2008."
"TSN's Frank Seravalli stated that the deal proposed by Wild GM Bill Guerin had a length of eight years and totalled $126 million for an AAV of $16 million per season. However, Guerin has since made some cryptic comments about the validity of the reports, saying "I don't know where it came from" and adding "I still think we're in a really positive place with Kirill.""
Kirill Kaprizov is entering the final year of his contract and reportedly rejected a record-breaking offer from the Minnesota Wild. The proposed deal reportedly spanned eight years and totaled $126 million, yielding a $16 million average annual value that would have exceeded current league highs. Wild GM Bill Guerin questioned the report's origin while saying he remains in a positive place with Kaprizov. Kaprizov has expressed a desire to stay in Minnesota but emphasized the desire to win. The refusal could reflect a preference for a shorter term or higher value and may affect upcoming negotiations for other superstars, including Connor McDavid.
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