How acquired:Selected with No. 135 pick in 2015 NHL Draft
2019-20 season:CSKA Moscow (KHL): 57 GP, 33-29-62
The Wild are excited about Kaprizov's long-awaited arrival after the 23-year-old led the Kontinental Hockey League in goals last season. The left wing, who signed a two-year, entry-level contract on July 13 but was ineligible to play in the NHL postseason, excelled in the KHL despite his size (5-foot-9, 185 pounds) by using his speed, intelligence and offensive skill.
He might need some time to adapt to the NHL.
"This is the best league in the world. It's going to be a step up from wherever he's played," general manager Bill Guerin said. "But just looking to help him adjust and jump right into things. He's a great kid. He's going to bring a lot of life to our team, a lot of personality."
Projected NHL arrival:This season