Jump to content
Hockey Wilderness
  • ESPN names Kirill Kaprizov the best NHL-affiliated prospect in hockey


    Guest

    The arrival of Kirill Kaprizov can’t come soon enough.

    After yet another standout regular season from the 22-year-old Minnesota Wild prospect, Kaprizov is once again making a significant impact in the KHL postseason, helping guide CSKA Moscow to a four-game series sweep of Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in the first round of the playoffs. In those four games, Kaprizov collected two goals and a pair of assists.

    Kaprizov has widely been regarded as one of the best hockey players on the planet outside of the NHL. But he may actually be the best NHL prospect in general.

    At least that’s what ESPN’s Chris Peters seems to think.

    In his ranking of the top NHL-affiliated prospects — which excludes all players eligible for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft — Peters gave Kaprizov the top spot on the list, ahead of the likes of Trevor Zegras, Dylan Cozens, Cole Caufield.

    At this point, it’s borderline impossible not to be excited about Kaprizov’s arrival. The 2015 fifth-round draft selection has dominated the KHL for several years now, and all signs point to him coming to North America next season. If he comes anywhere close to reaching his full potential, the Wild could very well have an elite talent on their hands.

    That said, it’s important to remember that Kaprizov will likely have some growing pains in his first season in the NHL. Not only will he be getting used to living in a foreign country and learning an entirely new language, but he’ll also have to adapt to a new style of play. There will be hiccups along the way.

    All things considered, though, it sure is sounding like the Wild have a heck of a player on their hands.

    Think you could write a story like this? Hockey Wilderness wants you to develop your voice, find an audience, and we'll pay you to do it. Just fill out this form.


    User Feedback

    Recommended Comments

    There are no comments to display.



    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
    Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

    Guest
    Add a comment...

    ×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

      Only 75 emoji are allowed.

    ×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

    ×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

    ×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


×
×
  • Create New...