Confirmed Signing with Link: [MIN] Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to ELC (2 year, $925k AAV)

[16thOverallSaveUs]

No, we better take the word of the guy with the player in question in his screen name, who doesn't get paid to evaluate hockey talent.

That’s exactly right

 

[AKL]

No, we better take the word of the guy with the player in question in his screen name, who doesn't get paid to evaluate hockey talent.

I venmo him every 6 months to keep posting his opinions on HF.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

He should absolutely be allowed to play now that he’s signed. The NHL once again leaves me scratching my head.

Least he’s signed for Minnesota moving forward.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

For those wondering why it makes no sense he can't play i believe it just boils down to revenue. The league doesn't want the Mild sweeping out a big Canadian market early in the playoffs. League needs money and will bend the rules to make it happen.

If that was the case and they win the lotto and draft Laf that would be epic karma against the league.

That said I think everyone knows Montreal/Pittsburgh loser is getting #1

 

[2Pair]

No, we better take the word of the guy with the player in question in his screen name, who doesn't get paid to evaluate hockey talent.

If you handed Corey Pronman a hockey puck, he would spend 2 hours trying to figure out how to open it.

 

[MuckOG]

If anyone is wondering, its pronounced Kah-REAL Ka-PREE-sof

 

[Sota Popinski]

If you handed Corey Pronman a hockey puck, he would spend 2 hours trying to figure out how to open it.

I thought readers of this board would appreciate it. If you personally don't care for Pronman's opinion, I don't give two tugs. Go start shit with someone else.

 

[grentthealien]

So he can’t play in the postseason right?

 

[AKL]

So he can’t play in the postseason right?

That's correct. He will travel with the team to Edmonton, be a part of their 31 man roster, but he won't play any games.

 

[NHL1674]

That's correct. He will travel with the team to Edmonton, be a part of their 31 man roster, but he won't play any games.

Unless we throw a Rask jersey on him. Of course he'd still end up in the press box with that jersey too.

 

[tictactoe]

looking forward to watch him play in NHL.

 

[Nsjohnson]

I thought readers of this board would appreciate it. If you personally don't care for Pronman's opinion, I don't give two tugs. Go start shit with someone else.

Simma down now chap.

 

[flying v 604]

It’s a failure, I want to watch the best players play not sitting out

I'm sure there's a reason but it would have been fun to see him against the Nucks. Especially since now when we sweep them, it will be used as an excuse. JK.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I'm sure there's a reason but it would have been fun to see him against the Nucks. Especially since now when we sweep them, it will be used as an excuse. JK.

There’s already an unlimited amount of excuses for this season anyways

 

[ViD]

That's correct. He will travel with the team to Edmonton, be a part of their 31 man roster, but he won't play any games.

What’s the point of that ?

 

[MuckOG]

What’s the point of that ?

To get acclimated with North America, the organization and his teammates.

 

[Kshahdoo]

If you handed Corey Pronman a hockey puck, he would spend 2 hours trying to figure out how to open it.

Nah, I think, he would start cooking it immediately.

 

[crowi]

NHL wants to seemingly be in charge and deny fans of watching great players.

 

[gwh]

It still doesn't make sense to me that he can't play in the playoffs this year if his contract is starting this year.

I think it is fantastic. Doesn't hurt our changes in the year end bingo.

 

[Wasted Talent]

Per the Athletic:
Pronman's scouting report: What the Wild can expect from...

Just out of sheer curiosity, I looked up what Pronman had to say about Panarin in the summer of 2015:

Panarin had an exceptional season, ranking 5th fifth in scoring in the KHL, and had a great World Championship, leading to a contract with Chicago. Sometimes free agents in their mid-20s can be undeservedly hyped, but Panarin is the real deal. He’s very quick and agile, great with the puck and sees the ice at a high level. He’s is small, and not great in his own end, but scouts note he’s got a little edge to his game and can finish in tight spaces. He could slot into an NHL top 9 right away and maybe even a top 6.

Looks like Pronman didn't exactly expect Panarin-type production from Panarin either, unless you consider 77 points to be worthy of "maybe even top 6".

 

[AJ Thelen]

Shouldn't the league prohibit wearing 97 for other players because of McJesus?

Jeremy Roenick*

 

[Just Linda]

I’ve been told Ian Mitchell is better

No you weren't, you were told he has a higher upside/ future value.

I do hope you saved that post to look back on when Kaprisov doesn't become the savior of Minnesota that you expect him to be and instead settles nicely as a second line winger.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

No you weren't, you were told he has a higher upside/ future value.

I do hope you saved that post to look back on when Kaprisov doesn't become the savior of Minnesota that you expect him to be and instead settles nicely as a second line winger.

Im gonna bookmark this one too to look back on when Kaprizov is immediately a 1st line player and Ian Mitchell tops out as a 3rd pair D.

 

[Just Linda]

Im gonna bookmark this one too to look back on when Kaprizov is immediately a 1st line player and Ian Mitchell tops out as a 3rd pair D.

Please do. Don't forget to @ me when he doesn't live up to your expectations and Minnesota remains stuck as a middling bubble team

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Please do. Don't forget to @ me when he doesn't live up to your expectations and Minnesota remains stuck as a middling bubble team

what if he lives up to expectations but Minnesota does Minnesota things and stays middling?