BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- Kirill Kaprizov won't be making his way to the National Hockey League next season. But it's not a lack of skill that will keep the Minnesota Wild prospect away another season. It's not readiness either.
At least, not according to teammates at the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia.
"He's got everything to be a top player in the league," said Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov. "It's just about the timing. He's going to come and their coaches are going to handle the situation and where he's going to play and what kind of role he plays in."
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