Avalanche stunned as divisional rival came inches away from trading their franchise superstar
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According to reports, the Boston Bruins came close to finalizing a massive blockbuster trade to acquire Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov, a move that would have major implications for the Colorado Avalanche, one of his fiercest competitors.
Kaprizov recently signed a record-breaking extension with the Wild, locking him up in Minnesota for the next 8 years.
Wild inches away from losing out of Kirill Kaprizov.
Bruce Raymond from Bruins Insider writes that recently, a statement surfaced revealing that the Boston Bruins nearly added an elite forward to their roster.
It was unveiled that the team had a potential opportunity to acquire Kaprizov during the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Back in 2015, the Boston Bruins traded a fifth-round pick to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2016 fifth-round selection. That very pick ultimately allowed the Wild to select Kaprizov, who has since become the NHL's highest-paid player.
A content creator recently shared this insight on social media, which has Bruins fans stunned and amazed.
In 2015, the Bruins sent a fifth-round pick to the Minnesota Wild for a fifth-round pick in 2016
Had they kept that draft pick, they would've been paying the NHL's richest player
Had they kept that draft pick, they would've been paying the NHL's richest player
Although it's unclear if the Boston Bruins would have actually selected Kaprizov with this pick, the report highlights just how significant every trade can be.
Do you think the Boston Bruins would've acquired Kirill Kaprizov if they never exchanged picks with the Minnesota Wild?
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OCTOBRE 4 | 14 ANSWERS Avalanche stunned as divisional rival came inches away from trading their franchise superstar Do you think the Boston Bruins would've acquired Kirill Kaprizov if they never exchanged picks with the Minnesota Wild? | ||
| yes | 4 | 28.6 % |
| no | 10 | 71.4 % |
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