MONTREAL Minnesota Wild General manager Bill Guerin stated that he was still collecting information on a Russian media report about star. Kirill Kaprizov In a case involving false military IDs, police are seeking him.
“With Kirill, we’ve spoken with his agent. We are just trying to get as much information as possible. We really don’t know. I don’t even know how reliable the [report] Guerin stated that it was after Wednesday’s meeting of the NHL general managers in Montreal.
Sport-Express reports that Kaprizov was arrested for purchasing a fake military identification from an ex-military officer in Ufa. Kaprizov starred in one season for Ufa Salavat Yulayev, Kontinental Hockey League 2016-17.
Guerin said, “It was the first time that I heard it.” “Like i said, all i’m trying is to get information and not jump on the panic button or push the panic button.”
Last week Philadelphia Flyers Russia’s law enforcement officers arrested Ivan Fedotov (a goaltending prospect) for allegedly evading military duty. Fedotov’s agent claimed that Fedotov had been moved to a remote military base located in northern Russia.
Paul Theofanous, Kaprizov’s agent, did not return a message.
Guerin stated that Kaprizov is still in Russia, contrary to Sport-Express’s report.
Guerin stated, “And he is doing fine.” Guerin stated, “He is with his friends and his family.”
Guerin stated that he was not worried about Kaprizov leaving for Russia following the season.
“There’s always just a little mystery, you know. But he wasn’t overly concerned.
Chuck Fletcher, Flyers general manager, said that he hadn’t spoken with Guerin regarding the Kaprizov issue. Fedotov was not released from detention.
Fletcher stated that he believes it is best to limit public comments about the matter. “It’s clearly a sensitive situation. We’re trying our best to keep up to date with developments. That’s probably the best and most efficient way to go.”
Fedotov as well as Kaprizov were both part of CSKA Moscow, a team that has close ties to Russia’s military. So did New York Islanders goalie Ilya SorokinThis has led to concerns that he may have difficulty returning to the NHL in the next season.
Lou Lamoriello, general manager of the Islanders, stated Wednesday that he is not concerned about any of his players being unable to return home to the U.S.
The relationship between Russia’s NHL and Russia has been fraught since the invasion in Ukraine. The league has severed all financial ties with Russian media firms and a Russian-based betting site. Rumours have circulated that Russian players could be excluded from the NHL draft scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Montreal, as there is no transfer agreement with KHL.
Said Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas: