LW/RW Kirill Kaprizov (2015, 135th, MIN) - Part II

[bsu]

This guy is so damn good holy shit. Makes me want to watch more Wild games I never thought I'd say that.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Backhanded compliments / 60 at an all time high.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

We also have by far the worst power play in the league.

 

[bsu]

We also have by far the worst power play in the league.

That's not true watch a ducks game.... Literally everyone stands still and the other team gets a breakaway.

 

[MuckOG]

That's not true watch a ducks game.... Literally everyone stands still and the other team gets a breakaway.

The Wild's PP is literally the worst in the NHL (ranked 31st - 8.4%). Anaheim isn't much better at 11.8%....but still better than the Wild.

The Law of Averages suggest that the Wilds PP should start progressing towards the mean at some point here. Its unlikely to remain below 10% for the entire season.

 

[Caser]

Calder is his to lose. Best rookie I've seen this year by a fair margin. Stutzle is very good and a few years younger so he may end up being the better player down the road but for this year Kaprizov is very impressive.

I guess the discussion isn't about the Calder anymore, rather about how many votes he gets for Hart and if he will take Doughty's Norris next time they'll play against each other.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Reminds me of when Panarin first joined the NHL. Happy for the Wild that they finally got a superstar.

 

[NYRKing]

Watching Kaprizov is kind of the reason why you love to watch Hockey.

Also I told the Stars to sign Zucc to play with Roope but they didn’t listen to me.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

The Wild's PP is literally the worst in the NHL (ranked 31st - 8.4%). Anaheim isn't much better at 11.8%....but still better than the Wild.

The Law of Averages suggest that the Wilds PP should start progressing towards the mean at some point here. Its unlikely to remain below 10% for the entire season.

It’s gotten better of late and is trending up but man was it awful at the start we were on pace for a record worst.

 

[Team Cozens]

We also have by far the worst power play in the league.

and 7 of those 9 Top ES players are in the North Division where they have zero defense and give away points for breakfast.

 

[ThatGuy22]

It’s gotten better of late and is trending up but man was it awful at the start we were on pace for a record worst.

Still are. if 8.4% remains through the season(it won't), it would literally be the worst in NHL history. 98 Tamba currently holds it at 9.2%

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

Still are. if 8.4% remains through the season(it won't), it would literally be the worst in NHL history. 98 Tamba currently holds it at 9.2%

Oh f***ing great but amazing how we’re doing given it’s awful.

 

[Absolut]

It's crazy how one player can impact a franchise. The Wild must be pinching themselves.

 

[Eple]

It's crazy how one player can impact a franchise. The Wild must be pinching themselves.

I mean I think we mostly feel relieved that we finally have him in Wild sweater.

We knew he'd be great. Maybe not this great this early, but expectations for him have been high for years.

But yeah. Amazing player, so entertaining to watch.

 

[BMann]

Magic on the ice. Driving the Minnesota fanbase wild.

GDT: - G27 - ARI @ MIN - 7PM Central - Spirit Crushers

 

[Caser]

 

[57special]

The key thing there is that he didn't wait to shoot, but did it before he finished his outside move. Just shows how smart he is. The time to shoot, or pass, is when you are making a move around a defender, when it is unexpected.

What makes this guy great is his intangibles. Very smart, and very competitive. Tough, too, in the sense that he doesn't get intimidated like some skillsy players.

 

[Caser]

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

 

[Caser]

 

[peconcan]

How’s this thread even open he’s almost 25 lol Matthews McDavid and Laines threads all closed after their first month in the league

 

[Caser]

How’s this thread even open he’s almost 25 lol Matthews McDavid and Laines threads all closed after their first month in the league

To avoid any confusion, the good ol' hockey future prospect graduation criteria is used for that, which is 65 NHL games played or the end of the season when the player turns 24. Kaprizov is 23 and has played in 35 NHL games at the moment.

 

[P10p]

How’s this thread even open he’s almost 25 lol Matthews McDavid and Laines threads all closed after their first month in the league

^^ teams rookie is losing Calder race

 

[57special]

For those who haven't seen him, Kaprizov is not playing like a really good rookie. He is playing like a really good first line player. If he had a decent top 6 C playing with him instead of Victor Rask...

 

[peconcan]

^^ teams rookie is losing Calder race

Nope Leafs don’t have a rookie in the Calder race lol it was an honest question just probably worded wrong after to many pops haha