Player Discussion Kirill Kaprizov

[AKL]

Gaborik was a young star player.

1 in 20 years proves my point

 

[guitarhunterdude]

I'm still not getting my hopes up. The Wild doesn't get young star players.

He's not that young.

 

[HotDish]

1 in 20 years proves my point

All that means to me is that the Wild are due.

 

[AKL]

He's not that young.

This makes me feel better, thanks.

All that means to me is that the Wild are due.

Gambler's Fallacy Definition

 

[2Pair]

Gambler's Fallacy Definition

I'm still not getting my hopes up. The Wild doesn't get young star players.

1 in 20 years proves my point

 

[Al Lagoon]

Saw someone at Target yesterday with a shiny new 97 Kaprizov jersey on.

Never saw anyone with a 44 Aaron Gavey jersey ever.

 

[AKL]

x

Wasn't basing my opinion on probability.

 

[HotDish]

Wasn't basing my opinion on probability.

What is it based on then?

 

[GuerinUp]

i may be alone on this one but i still feel haula could have been up there if he was used right. i mean the guy put up 55 in 79 games his first season in vegas and has had injuries since.

 

[GordieGallant]

Has anyone heard if there will be a Wild developement camp this year?

 

[a79krgm]

I think it's more so that his helmet doesn't fit on his head

I think I know who helped him pick out his helmet.

 

[Rob Brown]

Has he been practicing at the Wild facilities? Haven't heard much about him lately so curious if he's still in Minnesota or not.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Has he been practicing at the Wild facilities? Haven't heard much about him lately so curious if he's still in Minnesota or not.

He’s in Moscow, Spurgeons latest interview he said they talked and Kap is excited to come back

 

[Atas2000]

He’s in Moscow, Spurgeons latest interview he said they talked and Kap is excited to come back

I will just leave it here and come back to watch if the gravitational constant is still there in Minesota, given the Long Wait.

 

[57special]

I mean, he's looking slow in that clip...being beaten by a girl. Mask wearing technique is also poor. He's got lots of work to do.

 

[grN1g]

Thats not a mask... that's a chin diaper.

 

[Ginger Papa]

Hi folks,

Credit to @wings5 for this in the Prospects Thread:



Really excited to see him finally play for your Team. You’ve waited so long for a star (fingers crossed that Fiala can continue his play from the Qualifying Round). Hopefully sometime in January

 

[MuckOG]

First picture of Kaprizov on the ice at Tria.

 

[Blue Ox]

First picture of Kaprizov on the ice at Tria.

He looks great in Wild gear!

 

[Rob Brown]

What are realistic expectations for Kirill this season in terms of production? I'm super excited to see him play, and I pick 2nd in my keeper league next weekend and am debating between him and Stuetzle. Lafreniere will go 1st so I'm debating between the two, but also pick 4th so have to weigh who I think will go 3rd and if I can get one of Kaprizov/Stuetzle in the 4 slot as well.

 

[Mookie Blaylock]

What are realistic expectations for Kirill this season in terms of production? I'm super excited to see him play, and I pick 2nd in my keeper league next weekend and am debating between him and Stuetzle. Lafreniere will go 1st so I'm debating between the two, but also pick 4th so have to weigh who I think will go 3rd and if I can get one of Kaprizov/Stuetzle in the 4 slot as well.

yes

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

What are realistic expectations for Kirill this season in terms of production? I'm super excited to see him play, and I pick 2nd in my keeper league next weekend and am debating between him and Stuetzle. Lafreniere will go 1st so I'm debating between the two, but also pick 4th so have to weigh who I think will go 3rd and if I can get one of Kaprizov/Stuetzle in the 4 slot as well.

The expectations certainly aren’t low. I would expect him to produce at a higher clip that Stuetzle. There could be an adjustment stage coming into the NHL, but he’s 23 which is typically the beginning of one’s prime nowadays. By the middle of the season, If he’s what people think he is, he needs to be producing as a top line winger. I’d expect around .75ppg from him this season, but wouldn’t be suprised if it’s higher if he transitions right away.

 

[Rob Brown]

The expectations certainly aren’t low. I would expect him to produce at a higher clip that Stuetzle. There could be an adjustment stage coming into the NHL, but he’s 23 which is typically the beginning of one’s prime nowadays. By the middle of the season, If he’s what people think he is, he needs to be producing as a top line winger. I’d expect around .75ppg from him this season, but wouldn’t be suprised if it’s higher if he transitions right away.

Makes sense. I've been flipping back and forth between the two given that it's a keeper league, but as mentioned I pick fourth as well and am hoping I can snag both. Regardless, very excited to see what Kaprizov can do.

 

[DANOZ28]

if 82 gm season he could hit 30G; since only 56gms i'll say minimum of 20G. ps no matter how good stuetzle is i doubt he has the immediate impact kaprizov has due to age / experience.

 

[GuerinUp]

What are realistic expectations for Kirill this season in terms of production? I'm super excited to see him play, and I pick 2nd in my keeper league next weekend and am debating between him and Stuetzle. Lafreniere will go 1st so I'm debating between the two, but also pick 4th so have to weigh who I think will go 3rd and if I can get one of Kaprizov/Stuetzle in the 4 slot as well.

Thats a tough call, but i wouldnt be surprised if Kaprizov is above lafreniere in points. Kirill is 23 and has been playing against men since we drafted him in the highest competition league outside of the NHL, and not just competing, DOMINATING. Lafreniere is still a boy. Id pick Kirill #2 for sure, if hes even there at 2 after writing this.