The mnwild have signed Russian star Kirill Kaprizov to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Kaprizov, 23, is coming off a 62-point campaign across 57 games with CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League.
The five-foot-nine, 185-pound winger led the KHL in goals for the second straight season and ranked third in scoring. He is a five-time KHL all-star. “We are thrilled to officially sign and welcome Kirill to our organization,” said Wild general manager Bill Guerin in a statement. “He has exceeded all expectations in his development since he was drafted in 2015. Kirill is a smart and dynamic forward that has led the KHL in goals each of the past two seasons and we look forward to having him on our roster when next season starts.”He also recorded nine points in six games at the 2018 Winter Olympics and scored the overtime winner against Germany as the Olympic Athletes from Russia won gold in Pyeongchang.
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