It’s not official quite yet, but it has been one subtle storyline thread weaving through the larger, more prominent contract negotiations and transactions — a Minnesota Wild center prospect that was here and embraced with heaping piles of hype is making his awaited trip to North America and joining the organization. As reported by Michael Russo, Alex Khovanov is expected to join the Wild after he clears up some passport and visa requirements for him to make the move from Russia to the State of Hockey.
I am sure that’s what is the hold up when it comes to crossing the border, but luckily the Wild have him already locked to his entry-level contract, signing the three-year deal in 2019.