Player Discussion Kirill Kaprizov (Part 3)

[57special]

He did know one word, quite a bit more, but he wasn't at all comfortable speaking it yet. Dumba said he was impressed with how well he spoke English when he first arrived.

He knew "shit".

 

[Wild11MN]

He knew "shit".

Still an epic story.

 

[BagHead]

I like how he goes both sides. Mostly high, but he also slipped one in between the legs- as a goalie, it's pretty impossible to prepare. One thing he does on all of his shots is shoot w/o a "tell" that he is going to, so goalie is always late reacting. Also doesn't worry about power, just getting shot off quickly.

While he is deceptive, he doesn't really do a traditional deke move.

Hard to prepare for as a goalie. You almost have to treat it like a soccer goalie treats a penalty- guess on one side or the other.

I view his shootout move simply as "shoot where there's a hole, when there's a hole". Sounds simple, but definitely is not. How many guys are that accurate all the time, and have no tell? He's unreal, literally. What he does seems like it is from a robot, it's just been so precise each time.

It's impossible to never have a hole as a goalie. You basically need him to miss what he's aiming at (which he hasn't yet), because that's the only way you're stopping it.

 

[57special]

I view his shootout move simply as "shoot where there's a hole, when there's a hole". Sounds simple, but definitely is not. How many guys are that accurate all the time, and have no tell? He's unreal, literally. What he does seems like it is from a robot, it's just been so precise each time.

It's impossible to never have a hole as a goalie. You basically need him to miss what he's aiming at (which he hasn't yet), because that's the only way you're stopping it.

I liken it to a fighter having a really good jab, who gives absolutely no hint that it's coming. It's extremely rare for that to happen. Said fighter can literally punch you in the face any time he wants, unless you cover your face, in which case he goes to the body(5 hole), or he tries to guess when you are going to hit, and throws out his hands to block the punch(pokecheck).

Some skilled players aren't very good at SO's. They have too much imagination, and they end up freezing. Gretzky wasn't very good. Kap is casual, and cold blooded...just enough deception, then...bam, it's in.

If i was a goalie I'd probably race at him before he was ready, like a linebacker looking to make a tackle. If you sit back you're screwed anyway, so what not try the unexpected?

 

[AKL]

If i was a goalie I'd probably race at him before he was ready, like a linebacker looking to make a tackle. If you sit back you're screwed anyway, so what not try the unexpected?

Something tells me this wouldn't phase him unless the goalie timed it perfectly. The way he can skate and handle the puck, it's instinctual. He would simply protect the puck and wait the goalie out until he had an open net. You'd have to start rushing him at a distance where you can get to the puck before he can react, which is a very short window.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Something tells me this wouldn't phase him unless the goalie timed it perfectly. The way he can skate and handle the puck, it's instinctual. He would simply protect the puck and wait the goalie out until he had an open net. You'd have to start rushing him at a distance where you can get to the puck before he can react, which is a very short window.

And more often than, it would probably look like Fleury vs. Robertson.

The thing about what Kap does, is the minimal deking means he's not looking down as much, so he'd be aware if the goalie was going to try something.

 

[TaLoN]

Kap owns the franchise record game streak for each goals, assists and points. He's the only player in NHL history to own all 3 for a single franchise.

 

[TaLoN]

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Obviously requires context but nice company nonetheless.

 

[TaLoN]

Obviously requires context but nice company nonetheless.

For added context, it took Panarin 223 games.

 

[Soldier13Fox]

It's so weird when Juice Box's thread gets bumped. In his short time here he's clearly established himself as the GOAT in Wild history.... what more can be said.

That said, I'm all for hearing more about him and what he's doing! Lol. Going to be rough when he's wearing another sweater... love the dude.

 

[TaLoN]

 

[thestonedkoala]

He seems much more approachable than Koivu or Gaborik. Very happy player.

 

[DANOZ28]

im upset & mad at gaborik however in his defense the gm DR & ownership never spent to the cap max. hopefully kaprizov will be happy when our cap h3ll is over and mgmt is smart enough to bring in a talented friend of kaprizov. WE CAN'T LOSE HIM! he needs to be a wild player for his entire career. (see ovechkin)

 

[Wabit]

im upset & mad at gaborik however in his defense the gm DR & ownership never spent to the cap max. hopefully kaprizov will be happy when our cap h3ll is over and mgmt is smart enough to bring in a talented friend of kaprizov. WE CAN'T LOSE HIM! he needs to be a wild player for his entire career. (see ovechkin)

Ovechkin was never a Wild player...

 

[TaLoN]

So Kap only gets in the fastest skater? Meh. He doesn't stand a chance there.
Why not have him in the accuracy challenge? I'd love to see him get a shot at 4 for 4!

 

[NHL1674]

So Kap only gets in the fastest skater? Meh. He doesn't stand a chance there.
Why not have him in the accuracy challenge? I'd love to see him get a shot at 4 for 4!

Why? Because nothing about the NHL All-Star weekend has made any sense since 2000.

 

[Wasted Talent]

So Kap only gets in the fastest skater? Meh. He doesn't stand a chance there.
Why not have him in the accuracy challenge? I'd love to see him get a shot at 4 for 4!

They're doing it to spark a fiery rivalry between Kaprizov and Fiala, who is also participating

 

[TaLoN]

They're doing it to spark a fiery rivalry between Kaprizov and Fiala, who is also participating

Fiala is fast enough to win. Kap isn't.

 

[Wasted Talent]

Fiala is fast enough to win. Kap isn't.

Maybe not, but it will be worth it for NHL if their rivalry can reach the heights of the legendary Bruins vs Wild rivalry

 

[Webster]

Russo is worried, are you?

 

[BagHead]

Russo is worried, are you?

I'll be worried after another 10%, but right now he's just gotten to the end of his previously established slow start phase.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Analytics favored his line last night and he's not an 8% shooter. Russo is being overdramatic.

 

[TaLoN]

Same situation as last season

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

I am worried to be honest. He looks different from his previous “slow” starts. His skating seems to be holding him back from making the aggressive plays that I am used to seeing from him.