The wait is over. After what felt like a millennium-long delay, prized Russian prospect Kirill Kaprizov is officially a member of the Minnesota Wild.
The Wild announced Monday that Kaprizov, 23, has finally signed his two-year entry-level contract. Though he will be ineligible to play for the Wild in their best-of-five play-in series against the Vancouver Canucks, it is believed that he will be able to participate in training camp and accompany the team to Edmonton. The 2019-20 season technically counts as the first year of his deal. This means that he will really only play one season with the Wild — 2020-21 — before needing a contract extension.