Athletistic / Hockey Sportswriter Michael Russo believes Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov is now part of a larger political game.

“Kirill was embroiled in a frightening political game in which Minnesota had little or no control over its future. Team owner Craig Lipold and general manager Bill Guerin have publicly stated that they could not Sleep well until Kaprizov sets foot on American soil.

When it became known that Kirill could leave Russia, the club begged him not to delay, but to fly as soon as possible.” wrote Rousseau.

Recall that in July it was reported that Kaprizov was suspected in Russia of buying a military ID card.