Speculation: Kaprizov Coming To US

[Hockeyfan200]

According to Russo interview with Bill Guerin, Kaprizov will absolutely be coming over following the conclusion of the 2019-2020 NHL season.

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[AKL]

I think you got this in the wrong section of the forum bud.

Good to hear that it’s pretty much confirmed though.

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

I wonder what are the chances the Wild could maybe lure Grigorenko with him. His contract is up next summer too.

 

[P10p]

Puts to bed all the stupid "if he comes over" type jabs.

 

[WTFMAN99]

KHL season finishes early, if the Wild were to make the playoffs, he could join the team.

 

[SoundAndFury]

KHL season finishes early, if the Wild were to make the playoffs, he could join the team.

CSKA almost certainly will be playing hockey longer than the Wild.

 

[AKL]

KHL season finishes early, if the Wild were to make the playoffs, he could join the team.

Yeah him coming over after he's done in Russia would be a really nice boost if we make the Cup finals.

 

[Bazeek]

OP: Kaprizov will absolutely be coming over following the 2019-20 season
Guerin: "I'm pretty confident. We had good discussions."

 

[WTFMAN99]

CSKA almost certainly will be playing hockey longer than the Wild.

Hope for the upset lol.

 

[Hockeyfan200]

OP: Kaprizov will absolutely be coming over following the 2019-20 season
Guerin: "I'm pretty confident. We had good discussions."

Guerin Is literally going over there in November. Kaprizov has been openly saying he wants to come over & his agent is from us. Guerin wouldn't be saying this of the deal to bring him over is not done.

Also Kaprizov literally hasn't renewed his contract which expires after the year in Russia. Also there's report, the team will have many people leave due to new ownership CSKA & the ownership can only afford paying players thousands of dollars.

 

[Hockeyfan200]

When you talk to Milstein, are you confident Kaprizov plans on signing with you guys and coming here next year?
I’m pretty confident. We’ve had good discussions. Dan and I have a good relationship, and there are no games being played, you know what I mean? We want him. He wants to come, but it’ll be a big culture shock. So we need to let him know that the transition’s going to be as comfortable as possible.

 

[AKL]

When you talk to Milstein, are you confident Kaprizov plans on signing with you guys and coming here next year?
I’m pretty confident. We’ve had good discussions. Dan and I have a good relationship, and there are no games being played, you know what I mean? We want him. He wants to come, but it’ll be a big culture shock. So we need to let him know that the transition’s going to be as comfortable as possible.

I think it's still a little early to be saying "he's absolutely coming over next year" at this point, but yes you're right, it's looking really promising.

 

[Wild11MN]

This is no way means he's absolutely coming over. It was the same thing with Fenton last year. Signs are good, but not certain.

 

[sufferer]

How can we stop this?

 

[AKL]

How can we stop this?

You can't stop it, you can only hope to contain it

 

[Mick Jagr]

Getting guys on ECL is the only way they'll be able to supplement their roster until Suter and Parise are retired and off the books. They shot themselves in the foot signing the Hobbit for that long too. Fletcher shoulda been fired before the draft and before UFA.

 

[AKL]

Getting guys on ECL is the only way they'll be able to supplement their roster until Suter and Parise are retired and off the books. They shot themselves in the foot signing the Hobbit for that long too. Fletcher shoulda been fired before the draft and before UFA.

This is a really hot take and I can specifically point out at least 3 errors if you'd like me to.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Who do you trust? A random person on a message board or a guy who looks like this

Shooter McGuerin

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

Getting guys on ECL is the only way they'll be able to supplement their roster until Suter and Parise are retired and off the books. They shot themselves in the foot signing the Hobbit for that long too. Fletcher shoulda been fired before the draft and before UFA.

 

[Bazeek]

Guerin Is literally going over there in November. Kaprizov has been openly saying he wants to come over & his agent is from us. Guerin wouldn't be saying this of the deal to bring him over is not done.

Also Kaprizov literally hasn't renewed his contract which expires after the year in Russia. Also there's report, the team will have many people leave due to new ownership CSKA & the ownership can only afford paying players thousands of dollars.

And yet "literally" nothing about the situation has changed. The GM is planning his annual pilgrimage to Russia, all signs are pointing to Kaprizov playing in Minnesota next year, and nothing is done until it's done. This thread reads like a reaction to a point that nobody has made.

 

[Papa Francouz]

I wonder what are the chances the Wild could maybe lure Grigorenko with him. His contract is up next summer too.

Not sure why Minnesota would want to bring Grigs back to the NHL unless they want to get worse...

So by all means, bring over Grigs, Minnesota!

 

[Aceboogie]

I wouldnt put it at "absolutely" when dealing with the KHL. Given how corrupt the league is, he could get an under the table offer for like $15 million per year tax free. Id say chances are high hell come over, as has been speculated. But nothing with the KHL is normal

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

Not sure why Minnesota would want to bring Grigs back to the NHL unless they want to get worse...

So by all means, bring over Grigs, Minnesota!

He's a better player now than few years ago.

 

[Papa Francouz]

He's a better player now than few years ago.

He's a better player in the KHL than in the NHL, that's for certain, and it has everything to do with his playing style and nothing to do with the amount of time it's been since he last played in the NHL. He's not an effective NHL player.

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

He's a better player in the KHL than in the NHL, that's for certain, and it has everything to do with his playing style and nothing to do with the amount of time it's been since he last played in the NHL. He's not an effective NHL player.

Sure, but he's also a better player in the KHL now than he was a couple years ago.

Becoming a better hockey player helps you adapt to the NHL, believe it or not. Not saying he'd come in and become a star, but you know what i mean.

Not like it would hurt the Wild to try it out.