Kirill Kaprizov may have turned down a record-setting deal with the Minnesota Wild, but the franchise isn’t losing hope. With the NHL season on the horizon, reports indicate the organization is sending a clear message to the rest of the league.

Question marks surfaced in Minneapolis-St. Paul after Kaprizov’s decision made waves all across the NHL. Now, it’s unclear whether the Russian star wants out of the organization or if he is simply looking for more money.

Regardless, the Wild aren’t changing their stance. Minnesota is staying put in their decision to keep the 28-year-old winger. According to reports, they are sending a concise message to the rest of the league.

“[Moving Kaprizov] is not the Wild’s intention,” insider Pierre LeBrun commented on TSN. “They are not even entertaining

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