While there was some concern expressed last month about Kirill Kaprizov’s ability to return to North America after being denied entry, the winger has successfully returned to the United States, reports Michael Russo of The Athletic (subscription link). It’s unknown at this time whether or not the Wild managed to secure a U.S. work visa for the 25-year-old or if he was able to secure another deferment to his mandatory Russian military service. Meanwhile, Russo adds that Kaprizov recently underwent surgery but has been cleared to resume skating and his full workout routine so while it has been an adventurous few weeks, Minnesota should have their star available to them on opening night in October.
More from the Western Conference:
- Anaheim defenseman John Klingberg met the media, including Matt Weller of the Ducks’ team site, for the first time since signing with the team last week. He indicated that he had similar one-year offers from other teams that he was considering while reiterating his desire to secure a long-term agreement next summer. Klingberg had 47 points in 74 games with Dallas last season and will have a chance to play a big role with Anaheim next season. His full trade protection expires in January so if the Ducks are out of the mix near the trade deadline, he could be on the move in late February as well.
- Coyotes prospect Logan Cooley is expected to return to practice tomorrow as he looks to ensure he’ll have a spot on Team USA’s entry for the World Juniors, relays NHL.com’s Mike Morreale (Twitter link). The third-overall pick was listed on their 27-player roster earlier today but there are two cuts that still need to be made. The fact that Cooley will be able to return to practice bodes well for his availability for the tournament which gets underway next week.
- After non-tendering him last month, the Stars have brought back Jordan Kawaguchi on a minor-league deal, their AHL team announced. Dallas signed the 25-year-old winger as an undrafted college free agent in March of 2021 and he had a decent season, collecting 23 points in 49 games. While that wasn’t enough to garner a qualifying offer, Kawaguchi will stick around with Texas for another year.
Recently one of the local drama queens was babbling that we would not see Kirill Kaprizov for the entirety of the next season. My guess is that this yapper will be in hiding for some time.
Do you know anything about hockey? I haven’t seen you post anything that wasn’t an insult, making yourself look like the ass you try to make others out to be
Kirill Kaprizov is a hockey player. He was named on my last post, thus making it something I know about hockey. Simple concept. Oh, and yes, I do like to take potshots at the local know-it-all’s, which seems to make you bitter and angry. That is a bonus.
Some of these athletes need to become more socially and politically aware, Britney Griner comes to mind. Most of them have never heard the line, When In Rome, I’m guessing.
Well KK lives in Russia and very likely had no reason to expect his own government to go after him like they did.
well, if that’s the case, he’s a fool.