Kaprizov's first match this fall: 1 + 2 and victory over Colorado. He has a new link – and the Minnesota coach is delighted with the chemistry of the players

It seems that they gave such money for a reason.

Kirill Kaprizov and his agent seem to be doing their best dragged out negotiations on a new contract and really made Minnesota fans jittery. But everything ended well – Wild kept it for at least 5 years, and the striker received an excellent sum.

It was a little embarrassing that the parties agreed only on September 22 – the day before the opening team camps. It was not clear in what state Kirill would join the partners and how long it would take to get in shape. Two exhibition matches Caprice missed, which was alarming (Zucarello, for example, played), but came out in the third – and showed why his consent was worth waiting for.

Caprice took part in all three goals from Minnesota, which beat Colorado. Start of the second period – transfer to Spurgeon:

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The last minute before the break – closed the pass of Zucarello with a patch.

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The third period – transfer to Brodin’s throw.

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Yes, nothing extraordinary – but simple and effective. In general – the same for exhibition matches. Wilde head coach Dean Evanson was very pleased with Capricious. – Today we have increased his shifts a couple. Immediately after he had a long shift, I looked down at him – and there was no heavy breathing. Like he’s ready to go. Yes, he’s in great shape. ”

The combination in which Caprice will play this season is already clear: on the flanks – Kirill and Mats Zucarello, and between them, in the center , not Victor Rusk, but Juel Eriksson Ek.

“The movement of Zakka and Kirill is fantastic, but if someone else is involved in this movement, then there will be no one in front of the gate,” explains Evason. – Eck takes over this zone. First, it blocks the goalkeeper’s view. Secondly, there will be a competitor switching to him, so now the guys have even more opportunities to be creative. So we think Ecky is perfect. ”

Minnesota coaches also love that Ericsson Eck is active on the forecheck and creates space for Caprice and Zucarello, but he just as well versed in puck defense – Evason hopes this will help the two seasoned wingers think a little more about defense too:

“It looks like this was Zakka’s last shift … He came back and played in defense, which we were delighted with. Yes, we know there is clearly an offensive chemistry between the two. But if they can also face the top ranks of the opponents, that will be great for us.

They must be ready to neutralize the opponent, they must be ready for the right defenses. actions in all zones. And they do it. So it was just as exciting as their attacking lunges. ”

Minnesota – Colorado – 3: 1 (0: 0, 2: 0, 1 : 1)

1: 0 – 21 Spurgeon ( Whims , Ericsson Eck)

2: 0 – 40 Whims (Zucarello, Dam)

3: 0 – 45 Brodin ( Whims , Zucarello)

3: 1 – 54 Newhook (Byram, Bowers)

Goalkeepers: Kähkenen 15/16 – Kümper 29/32

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