New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild superstar has reportedly rejected an eight-year, $128 million contract offer from the team, according to NHL insider. The proposed deal, which would have carried an average annual value (AAV) of $16 million, was set to become the richest contract in the history of NHL. Notably, Alex Ovechkin's 13-year, $124 million agreement signed in 2008 is currently on the top. This decision has sent shockwaves through the hockey world, leaving fans speculating about the future of the Wild's franchise player.

Kaprizov, currently in the final year of his five-year, $45 million contract, is slated to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2026. His contract includes a full no-move clause, givi...