LW/RW Kirill Kaprizov - CSKA Moscow, KHL (2015, 135th, MIN)

[Kshahdoo]

There are some legendary names on the list. Good company for Kirill.

 

[MaxV]

95/96 is the weakest I would say, as most of the best players were gone by then. And teams weren't yet reinforcing with foreigners.

 

[57special]

it's cool seeing the old names. I remember Yakushev. Totally forgot about Zimin. Krutov pretty famous. No idea about Korolyuk.

 

[Nalyd Psycho]

it's cool seeing the old names. I remember Yakushev. Totally forgot about Zimin. Krutov pretty famous. No idea about Korolyuk.

Korolyuk was a good second liner for San Jose. Skilled, but not suited to NHL game.

 

[Martinez]

The best prospect you've never heard of

 

[Zine]

95/96 is the weakest I would say, as most of the best players were gone by then. And teams weren't yet reinforcing with foreigners.

Even mediocre players left to play elsewhere. The league was garbage from the mid 90s to the early 2000's

 

[Caser]

 

[gwh]

Krutov is suprisingly low on this list.

 

[gwh]

95/96 is the weakest I would say, as most of the best players were gone by then. And teams weren't yet reinforcing with foreigners.

94-99 was pretty dismal period in Russian hockey, looking from the outside. A lot of medium quality players moved European leagues to escape the stability issues.

Barkov senior is a good example of a player that was not in the Russian league around then:
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=3598

 

[Atas2000]

There are some legendary names on the list. Good company for Kirill.

Amazing list. I think Bragin's comments on him after the WJC were legit and no tire pumping.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Zimin and Yakushev with crazy numbers, btw. They didn't count secondary assists back to then.

 

[monsieurthibz]

That's a heck of a shot right there.. wow, sweet way to celebrate the record.

 

[malkinfan]

Small guy with big man strength, like Orlov.

 

[Sarge58]

His shot comes off the stick so quick and so accurate. there's so much to like about this kid.

 

[Bruce Granville]

I like the goalie...reacting when the puck comes out of the net

 

[Kshahdoo]

Small guy with big man strength, like Orlov.

Zuccarello is a small guy. Kaprizov isn't that small, especially considering he's 192 lb.

 

[57special]

So what do those who see him regularly think that he needs to improve on?

 

[Kshahdoo]

So what do those who see him regularly think that he needs to improve on?

Probably speed skating, he's very agile, but his speed isn't great. And he doesn't use his slapper at all, not sure he does need it though, because his snap and wrist are very good.

 

[42]

Is he expected to complete his KHL contract? In other words, any chance he comes over before 2018/19?

 

[Kshahdoo]

Is he expected to complete his KHL contract? In other words, any chance he comes over before 2018/19?

Salavat's GM is sure he'll stay for the next season. Kirill isn't talking about the subject a lot though. I personally think he's ready and should come to the NHL (with the KHL clause, if they send him to AHL), but I'm afraid he doesn't have enough money to buy his contract out.

 

[kp61c]

Salavat's GM is sure he'll stay for the next season. Kirill isn't talking about the subject a lot though. I personally think he's ready and should come to the NHL (with the KHL clause, if they send him to AHL), but I'm afraid he doesn't have enough money to buy his contract out.

i's under an impression that kaprizov himself said that he'd fulfill his contract obligation. he wont play in the nhl next year. it'll be moronic to buy his contract, ask plotnikov.

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

He reminds me of Daniel Alfredsson offensively.Such a smart and gifted player.

 

[rynryn]

think everything i've read as far as Wild official statements go is that they expect him to stay through his contract.

 

[57special]

Probably speed skating, he's very agile, but his speed isn't great. And he doesn't use his slapper at all, not sure he does need it though, because his snap and wrist are very good.

Very few forwards use a slap shot at all these days.

 

[57special]

think everything i've read as far as Wild official statements go is that they expect him to stay through his contract.

Well, that would be the smart thing to say, even if they didn't think that.