In celebration of Kaprizov signing a massive 5-year $45M contract with the Wild today, making him the highest paid remember of the Minnesota Wild
Kirill Kaprizov 2020-21 UD Series 2 Young Guns Rookie Card
Kirill Kaprizov Bio
Drafted by Minnesota Wild - round 5 #135 overall 2015 NHL Entry Draft
Kirill Kaprizov made an immediate impact for the Minnesota Wild when he had two assists and then scored in overtime in his NHL debut, a 4-3 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Jan. 14, 2021. The forward became the first player in NHL history with three points, including an overtime goal, in his first game.
He scored his 37th point April 19 to break Marian Gaborik's Wild rookie record of 36 points set in 2000-01.
Kaprizov led NHL rookies in goals (27), points (51), power-play goals (eight) and shots on goal (157) in 55 games and won the Calder Trophy voted as NHL rookie of the year.