Athletistic/Hockey. Not so long ago, “Minnesota” fans were seriously nervous. The media wrote that Kaprizov was wanted in Russia on suspicion of buying a military ID card.

One of the reporters wrote that Kirill had twice tried to return to the United States, but was not allowed.

Many thought Kaprizov was in danger, however, everything seems to be in order. Not so long ago, the hockey player posted a photo from his vacation, where he, in the company of friends, likes to relax on the beach.

Recall that in the last NHL season, Kaprizov broke several club performance records, and also became the seventh to vote for the Hart Trophy.

Kaprizov’s contract with Minnesota expires at the end of the 2025/26 season.

Now Wild fans on social media are breathing a sigh of relief:

@KylerVasfaret:

– The main thing is that he was not arrested and sent to the naval base, as the goalkeeper of “Philadelphia” Fedotov. So far, this is the most important thing, and he will still have time to get a visa for the United States.

@maddiekegs1:

“Ugh, he was still showing signs of life. It’s good that he’s fine.

@egaffr11:

– I am already happy at least with the fact that I do not see it in the form of the Russian army. Already the mood is up.

@PhilippiJohn:

– Can we really be sure that everything is fine with Cyril? Sneakers + socks in the sand…

@bheintzskol:

“It does not appear that he is being prosecuted by the Russian authorities. Smile … It seems that Kaprizov is really happy.

@ASAP_Blocky:

– Kaprizov looks like five points, but here are socks and shoes on the beach …

@mnwildfn97:

– Thank God he is not in Russia, but in Turkey! He must return to the United States as soon as possible and everything will be fine.

@StateOfHoppy:
– Only maniacs walk along the beach in socks and sneakers. He has a strange twist.

@jladam43:

– By the way, Kirill’s friends are in good shape, but, of course, they fall short of his relief torso.

@BillyBi53012420:

“He’s fine, so we can all calm down.”

@erinloughrey_:

“I wish I could love something as much as Kirill loves his white Nike socks.

Kaprizov graduated from Novokuznetsk hockey. He was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the fifth round, 135th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Olympic champion of the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang. Silver medal at the 2016 Junior World Championships. Bronze medal at the 2017 Junior World Championships. Winner of the Gagarin Cup (2019). 2019 World Championship Bronze Medalist. 2021 Calder Trophy winner for NHL Top Newcomer.

On July 13, 2020, Kaprizov signed a two-year rookie contract with the Minnesota Wild NHL club. He made his NHL debut on January 14, 2021 in a game against the Los Angeles Kings, in which he scored 3 points, allowed two assists and scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

On March 12, 2021, the Russian scored his first NHL hat trick, scoring three goals against the Arizona Coyotes. On June 30, 2021, Kirill received the Calder Trophy, the NHL’s top rookie award.

On September 21, 2021, Kaprizov signed a five-year, $45 million contract with the Minnesota Wild.

Earlier, Kaprizov explained how he is supported at the club.

“I didn’t watch the news at all, even hockey. I used to go to the sports section – I read about everyone, starting with myself. “one way or another. I’m not going, I’m not watching. The owner of Minnesota is also supportive of me and the whole team, I’ve always felt calm and comfortable in the Wild “, said Kaprizov.

Earlier, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leopold answered a question about the similarities between the situations of Russian club forward Kirill Kaprizov and American basketball player Brittney Griner. The athlete was arrested in February at the airport, she was accused of trying to smuggle drugs.

“He looks too much like an icon in Russia and maintains the country’s status. This story doesn’t have the same impact as Brittney Greiner’s story.

I follow Kaprizov’s speculation as closely as our general manager, Bill Guerin. He is my source of information and I know he is fully aware of the situation. And that’s about all I want to say about him. The less I say, the better. But Guerin monitors Kaprizov’s situation daily,” Leopold said.

Recall that last season the Stanley Cup was won by the Colorado Avalanche, who beat Tampa in the final series.

Andrei Lipatov, Sport.Ru