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Wild’s new Russian trio has things to prove as season begins
Danila Yurov centers Kirill Kaprizov and newcomer Maxim Shabanov as Minnesota opens with all three Russian forwards trying to prove themselves.
- On Thursday, the Minnesota Wild opened their 2026-27 season in Nashville, featuring a revised Russian trio of center Danila Yurov, winger Maxim Shabanov, and star Kirill Kaprizov.
- The team's previous Russian line of Yurov, Yakov Trenin, and Vladimir Tarasenko anchored a playoff run last season, where Tarasenko scored 23 goals and Trenin led the NHL with 413 hits.
- Following the departure of long-time linemate Mats Zuccarello, Kaprizov and Shabanov are building chemistry, with coach John Hynes noting, "The chemistry on the ice has been good."
- In his second season, Yurov is focused on improving his faceoff play while centering the new line, with Hynes stating, "Hes played good hockey, and I like where hes at."
- Elsewhere, Tarasenko remains a free agent seeking work after testing the unrestricted market, while Trenin looks to reignite his physical game on the Wild's third line.
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Wild’s new Russian trio has things to prove as season begins
The Minnesota Wild’s Russian trio of rookie Danila Yurov centering Yakov Trenin and Vladimir Tarasenko was a steady third line for much of last season on the way to a second-round playoff series. Veteran winger Tarasenko had a late-career rejuvenation, scoring 23 goals after a slow start. Trenin led the NHL with 413 hits while steering clear of the penalty box. And Yurov showed the highs and lows of adjusting to the pace and play of the NHL afte…
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