Minnesota Wild

September 11, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Kirill Kaprizov Minnesota Wild

Kaprizov Reportedly Turned Down a Huge Contract Extension From the Wild…What Does It All Mean?

The puck hasn’t even dropped on the 2025-26 season, and already the biggest story in the NHL is a contract that hasn’t been signed. Reports surfaced Wednesday that Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov has turned down what would have been the richest contract in the history of the sport: a colossal eight-year, $128 million extension. The proposed $16 million average annual value (AAV) would have shattered existing records, resetting the market for elite talent across the league. Yet, the man they call “Dolla Bill Kirill” apparently said “no thanks.” This isn’t just a negotiation; it’s a high-stakes poker game with

September 1, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Kirill Kaprizov Minnesota Wild

McDavid’s Contract Clock, Price on the Move, a Wild Offer and More NHL News & Rumors

As the last long weekend of summer fades into the rearview mirror, the NHL is anything but dormant. While the on-ice battles are still weeks away, the front-office warfare is reaching a fever pitch. GMs are working the phones, agents are posturing, and the futures of superstars and franchises hang in the balance. The relative quiet of August has given way to a flurry of high-stakes rumors that will define the landscape of the 2025-26 season. From a legendary goaltender’s imminent contract relocation to the nine-figure offer tabled for a Russian superstar, and the ominous silence surrounding the game’s best