Danila Yurov doesn t consider himself a friend of fellow Russia-born Kirill Kaprizov per se. So when the Minnesota Wild forward texted the 19-year-old Wild forward prospect this summer, Yurov couldn t help but break into a big smile.
Forgive Liam Ohgren if his attention is focused a year into the future. Because that s when the 19-year-old forward prospect is aiming to wear a Minnesota Wild uniform and play in the NHL.
ST. PAUL, Minn. Charlie Stramel had long dreamed of hearing his name called at the NHL Draft. The cherry on top of a dream come true? Hearing it called by your hometown team.