Prospect Info: Kirill Kaprizov II: (LW) - CSKA Moscow - 135th Overall, 2015

[57special]

Well, we had Haula, but I take your point. Folin was a similarly, badly handled situation. It's not like he was a great dman, but he looked decent pre injury last year, and considering the situation we find ourselves in now( no RHD in bottom pair), he 'd sure be an upgrade. Also liked the way he and Brodin played together.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

It's funny to think back about how people talked about Cullen prior to his initial departure, and then the pining for him to come back. It was/is the same thing with Brodziak.

 

[Nharris31]

In 31 thoughts their was this about the Russian team

28. The other thing scouts said about the Karjala Cup? It was not easy to get access to their Russian players. You could say hi, but that was about it.
31 Thoughts: Eberle, Hall and how the media really affects NHLers
So maybe it’s not jus the Wild.

 

[ThatGuy22]

It's funny to think back about how people talked about Cullen prior to his initial departure, and then the pining for him to come back. It was/is the same thing with Brodziak.

I guess you're recollection of Cullen's departure differs from mine. Basically everyone around here wanted to resign him, but the money was just never going to work.

 

[BagHead]

I guess you're recollection of Cullen's departure differs from mine. Basically everyone around here wanted to resign him, but the money was just never going to work.

I remember personally getting very frustrated with him, as he was playing a second line center role behind Koivu, but wasn't producing like one. He'd produce like a 1st line center for about a month, then score 10 points the rest of the season. If he were playing a 3rd or 4th line center role, I'd have loved him. Heck, I still love him, just not when he's floating aimlessly around our defensive zone.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

I remember personally getting very frustrated with him, as he was playing a second line center role behind Koivu, but wasn't producing like one. He'd produce like a 1st line center for about a month, then score 10 points the rest of the season. If he were playing a 3rd or 4th line center role, I'd have loved him. Heck, I still love him, just not when he's floating aimlessly around our defensive zone.

He looks gassed. Way too much heavy lifting for a man his age.

 

[Al Lagoon]

Wow, this thread has run aground on the rocks of off-topicality....

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Wow, this thread has run aground on the rocks of off-topicality....

True... well for Athletic subscribers there will be a profile soon on Kaprizov from Scott Wheeler in his "The Gifted" series. It's been very interesting so far and this will be the 10th of 10.

 

[gphr513]

Here's that Scott Wheeler piece on Kaprizov.

The Gifted: What makes Wild draftee Kirill Kaprizov one of...

Interesting breakdown of his game. Really hoping we see this kid in a Wild sweater.

 

[FVM]

Here's that Scott Wheeler piece on Kaprizov.

The Gifted: What makes Wild draftee Kirill Kaprizov one of...

Interesting breakdown of his game. Really hoping we see this kid in a Wild sweater.

Great analysis.

Whether or not he takes that skill set to Minnesota remains to be seen. Kaprizov has made it clear he wants to play in the NHL, but the where is in limbo.

Regardless, once he arrives he's destined to score goals. He's a star who uses positioning, shot location and a unique release to score as well as any young player not currently in the NHL.

That's not going to change, no matter what league or ice surface he plays on.

I fully agree with this conclusion.

 

[Minnesnota]

I haven't posted an update in awhile but Kirill's statlines as of today are:

14g, 19a, 33pts in 32gp. Good for the team lead.

He's been getting mostly 2nd and 3rd line minutes playing with 2 other young players as well.

Overall, he's played as advertised. If he was on a more offensively skilled team, or if he had NHL caliber line mates - he would be putting up some very substantial numbers and his goal numbers would most likely improve. As of late, it seems like his line mates are having a hard time getting him the puck.

 

[BagHead]

Would love to see him playing with Linus Omark this year, again. I have a feeling they'd be pushing for league leaders in goals and assists.

 

[Al Lagoon]

We will be ready to receive the lad when he is ready to come....

 

[Wabit]

New Year's update.

37 games, 15g, 21a, 36p, +17, 15:46 ToI, 18.8 s% (same as last year)

Leads teams in goals, assists and points.

League ranks:
9th points, 14th (tied) in goals, 12 (tied) in assists, 2nd (tied) GWG, 109th(tied) in shots.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Yeah, he looks ok for 20 yo.

 

[Eye Floater]

 

[Bazeek]

Good to hear.

 

[2Pair]

It's about f***ing time

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

And Svetlakov.

Apparently arranged by a 2nd party (per Russo).

Progress is good.

 

[Caser]

It's about ****ing time

Oh c'mon, it's been just 2.5 years since Kaprizov's draft, what's the hurry here.

 

[Hanji]

Had Fletcher been competent enough to do this a year ago, Kaprizov would likely be in Minny right now.
Better late than never I suppose.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Oh c'mon, it's been just 2.5 years since Kaprizov's draft, what's the hurry here.

You forget that Minnesota is new to the ballpark of whiny Russians, or Russians in general.

But seriously, it’s about time. Hard to tell if the issue meeting him had anything to do with changing agents.

 

[DANOZ28]

who will takeover as gm if fletch gets sent to the GULAG?

 

[2Pair]

who will takeover as gm if fletch gets sent to the GULAG?

Probably Parise

 

[Bazeek]

Probably Parise

Going by local myth, my money is on God Emperor Suter.