Russian striker “Minnesota” Kirill Kaprizov commented on the signing of a new contract with the club.
– Of course, I'm very happy. This is great for me, for our team. Now I just want to play hockey with my teammates. I talked to them the day before, everyone congratulated me. Now I will try to focus on playing and winning. Everyone is happy, this is a good feeling, – his words are quoted on the official website of “Minnesota”.
The 24-year-old Russian signed the five-year agreement. The deal is worth $ 45 million.
Whims last season played 62 games for Minnesota and averaged 54 points to win the League's Rookie Calder Trophy.