With Kirill Kaprizov on the verge of signing his first NHL contract, two very significant things have changed since the most recent of our never-ending updates about the Wild’s most heavily-anticipated prospect.



The biggest update: With the Wild anxious to sign Kaprizov, the young Russian star is seeking new representation.



The second biggest update: If this NHL season, currently suspended due to COVID-19, does happen to resume this summer, sources say Kaprizov wants to debut immediately.



If the NHL would allow that, the Wild would grant Kaprizov’s wish. Remember, the Wild had previously stated that Kaprizov’s contract would start next season.



As of now, regardless, the league is not allowing any contract to be signed that would start this season. As of now, too, Kaprizov’s wish could all be for naught for another reason: If this season resumes without regular-season games, the Wild are a point out of a playoff spot under the...