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Insiders Weigh In: What’s Next for Kaprizov and Minnesota?

The Minnesota Wild seem to be at a standstill as they work through a high-stakes contract negotiation with superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov. Multiple NHL insiders provided fresh updates on where things stand this week, with a few interesting notes that bring some clarity to the situation.

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A report of Kirill Kaprizov turning down an NHL-record contract extension has fueled speculation across the league about his potential exit from Minnesota, but inside the Wild’s locker room, the tone remains positive.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Why Wild’s Marcus Foligno isn’t worried about Kirill Kaprizov despite $128 million contract rejection

Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov would have had the biggest contract in the history of the NHL already if he had agreed to the mammoth extension his team put on the table last week.

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Insider Reveals Stunning Details on Kaprizov’s Future and Wild Offer

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Sharks Should Avoid Kaprizov Trade Talk Right Now

Just because the NHL offseason is almost over doesn’t mean we don’t have time for a few more plot twists. The newest development came when Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov rejected an extension that would have given him the largest contract in NHL history, leaving his future with his current team uncertain.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Athlon Sports / September 13

NHL Analyst Questions Kirill Kaprizov's Worth After Reported $128 Million Wild Offer

Kirill Kaprizov’s contract saga with the Minnesota Wild drew sharp criticism this week after reports suggested he turned down the largest deal in NHL history.

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Where Would Wild Superstar Accept Trade To?

Following the news breaking that Kirill Kaprizov rejected a massive contract extension offer from the Minnesota Wild, speculation began to spread that the organization may look to move the scoring winger.

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Why Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov Are Quiet: Insider Links Delays to Waiting Game

The futures of the Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid and the Minnesota Wild's Kirill Kaprizov have fueled speculation all summer, and that won't stop until they put pen to paper.

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Wild-Kaprizov saga offers new, encouraging details

The ongoing saga between the Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov has offered new and encouraging details amid heightened uncertainty.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / September 12

Wild, Kaprizov contract talks at a 'standstill,' insider says

The Minnesota Wild officially open training camp in less than a week, and drama surrounding Kirill Kaprizov's contract remains in the spotlight. Earlier this week, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that Kaprizov turned down an offer from the Wild that would've made him the richest player in NHL history.