September 13, 2025 • 15 mins
I analyze why the Red Wings should sign two-way forward Kirill Kaprizov from the Minnesota Wild in the near future!
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Speaker 1 (00:14):
You want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth about sports in the state of Michigan. You've
got the truth, all right? Can you handle the truth?
Find out right now on the Michigan Sports Truth Podcast,
the show that detects and provides truth, research and statistics
about the Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, Pistons, Wolverines and Spartans.
Subscribe to its YouTube channel at the Michigan Sports Truth
(00:37):
Podcast and listen to it in audio form wherever you
get your podcasts. Follow it on x, Instagram, threads, and
TikTok at Michigan Underscore Truth, and like its Facebook page
and Know the Truth. Taylor Phillips here Tonight's episode is
why the Red Wings should sign should sign forward career
(01:04):
Caprice CAPRICEO? Let me type this in here just one minute?
(01:33):
All right, here we go? Yeah, why should the Red
Wings sign Caroll Caprice off? Because I've ran into an
article over here? Yeah, I keep it, Yeah, apologize for that,
but anyway, I'm gonna share the screen right now. From
(01:56):
the Hockey Writers, written by Jim Parsons two days ago.
Detroit's rebuild continues, but even when even with some key
additions this summer, the Red Wings remain a team on
the outside looking in when it comes to serious playoff contention.
The acquisition of goalie John Gibson and the reigning resigning
(02:18):
of Patrick kaneer positive moves, but they are unlikely to
be enough to vault Detroit into the upper echelon of
the NHL. With just under twelve million dollars in salary
cap space available, general manager Steve Eiserman and executive president
has yet to make his all end push. One has
(02:39):
to wonder if he's waiting on something or at the
news this week that Carillca prisoff is turning down sixteen
million dollars with the Minnesota Wild might get Eiserman's attention.
The Red Wings seemed to be holding back. This summer
offered a prime opportunity for Detroit to add impact players,
(03:03):
particularly those on teams constrained by salary cap considerations. While
Isserman was active, he missed out on some bigger targets,
including a failed attempt to engage with star winger Nikolai
Ellers before he signed with Carolina. The Hurricanes sportsnets Elliott
(03:24):
Friedeman noted that while Ellers may never have been a
realistic option anyway, Detroit's inability to secure a conversation underscores
the challenge Detroit is facing as they try to attack
attract bigger They try to attract bigger name free bigger
name free agents. Now two questions here, is Eiserman waiting
(03:49):
on the exact right move or is he hasn't given
the mass? Given that the massive difference maker hasn't been available,
CAPRICEO would qualify as a big splash Easadham entered. Carill
capriceof the Minnesota Wild Superstar reportedly turned down an eight year,
one hundred twenty one hundred twenty eight million dollar extension,
(04:10):
knowing that the deal that would make him the highest
paid player in NHL history. Even if the validity of
the report is unclear, GM general manager Bill Garen is
playing it off like the reports aren't true and the
negotiations are going fine. The evidence appears clear capriceov is
(04:30):
either not getting the offer he wants or he's willing
to test his market for maximum value. For Detroit, a
team with cap flexibility and an established reputation as a
patient but serious suitor, capriceof represents a rare opportunity. Starting
(04:58):
in twenty twenty six, twenty twenty seven, which is next year,
which is next season, not this upcoming season, but the
season after that. The run Wings are projected to have
forty four million dollars in cap space. If they wanted
to offering Caprizo more than sixteen million dollars he reportedly
turned down, would not be an issue. Paying capriceof that
(05:20):
much money comes with risk. At the same time, landing
the winger would add a dynamic player the team has
been missing one with elite's scoring talent. Add him to
add him to the current mix of players on the roster,
(05:42):
and it would arguably transform the Wings into a legitimate
playoff contender. This is a player who clearly believes he's
worth whatever he's asking for. Caprisot likely has no issue
putting a team on his back and leading them in
terms of offense. A big money contract comes with big response,
and he seems ready for it. Signing him would accelerate
(06:04):
Detroit's competitive timeline and give clear direction to what has
been a somewhat confusion vision by the organization. They have
a full they have a group full of potential, but
he would be the star offensive centerpiece to rally around
Dylan Larkin, Alex Dabrinktt Lucas Raymond, and Patrick Kane would
(06:24):
have a finisher. On another level, is Detroit's window this
coming summer. Of course, all of this is contingent on
how things pan out between the Wild and Caprisov. The
two sides may figure out the gap between them and
he could inc a deal before the season starts. If
that doesn't happen and the trade deadline approaches, insiders are
(06:47):
already teasing the idea that Garan might want to obtain
a list of destinations Capriesov would be willing to go
too again. Detroit not be it again. Detroit might not
be on that list. But if it's a about the money,
the Red Wings have it, they have a lot of it.
Speaking of money, let's go to that first. Before we
(07:08):
go to advanced hockey stats, let's go to spot track first.
There we go Minnesota Wild career Caprisof. He becomes a
(07:31):
he becomes an unrestricted free agent next year. Right now,
he's being paid nine million dollars per cap hit per
android average Anielevilley value a nine million dollar cap hit
this year. He's in the final year of his contract,
(07:53):
so the Red Wings are going to have to hold
off on capriceof for now until at least the the
upcoming trade deadline or next upcoming free agency offseason next summer.
But I want to show you Caurel Capriov's amazing advanced
(08:18):
hockey stats. Look at this, look a look at all
the great projective projected war projected percentiles. Projected war percentile
ninety nine percent, even strength offense ninety eight percent, power
play ninety nine percent, finishing ninety nine percent, teammates ninety
eight percent, competition ninety percent, penalties ninety percent. He stays
(08:42):
out of the box, even strength defense seventy seven percent.
He's a little above average, but still good. I think,
still good enough. He can help the help the defense
in front of in front of John Gibson and Cam
cam Talben and goal first assist ninety six percent, goals
eighty nine percent. So overall, he's a two way player
(09:08):
and he could be the only player that could you know,
he could be the best defender on this roster that
could actually also help with the penalty kill, which is
anna right now, but I would get if I were,
(09:29):
if I were on the penalty kill, if I were
head coach Todd McLellan, I would I would at least
give capriceof a try on the penalty kill if Capriceof
ever came to Detroit, my goodness. So with that said,
(09:57):
this is just a short and sweet video no Tiger's
Tribune episode. We're gonna forget that. We'll save it for
the next episode. So what we What have we learned?
The Red Wings have a golden opportunity to and definitely
should sign for career Caprice off because he plays very
good two way hockey, especially offense. Again, they're gonna hold up.
(10:22):
They're gonna have a golden opportunity in the in the
near future in technicality, whether it's the the upcoming trade
deadline or next off season, in the in the next
summer season, it's coming. The Red Wings and Steve Eiserman
had better be prepared. That being said, I can't wait
(10:43):
for hockey season to come to fruition. So that's what
we've learned in this episode of the Michigan Sports Truth Podcast.
I'm Taylor Phillips. Subscribe to its YouTube channel at the
Michigan Sports Truth pot Cast, like its videos and turn
on all notifications on the bell icon. Click or tap
(11:05):
on live to find its latest full episodes. And check
out its shorts videos. Also watch live and follow it
on Twitch at Michigan Sports Truth. Listen to it in
audio form on Spreaker, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Slash, Audible,
cast Box, Deezer Podcast, Addict, Podchaser, and Gilesovin also join
(11:30):
its supporters club on Spreaker. Just two dollars a month,
very very very very extremely cheap deal. Follow the Michigan
Sports Truth Podcast on social media on x, Instagram, threads
and TikTok at Michigan Underscore Truth, and on Reddit at
you slash Michigan Underscore Truth. Also like its Facebook page.
(11:50):
Also check out our patreon at patreon dot com slash
Michigan Sports Truth. Business endorsements statewide business endorsements starting off
go to Cops and Donuts, Grand Traverse Pie Company, j
and H Family Stores, Positive, Jimney and Fireplace, Rally House
(12:11):
Michigan and Rally House Detroit, Jets Pizza, Michigan's Adventure, Alpine
Chocolate House, Hudsonville Ice Cream, Grandpa's Mini Donuts, Tom's Food Markets,
Big B Coffee, Detroit Wing Company, Simply Delightful, Tropical Touch, Spa,
(12:33):
and Main Street Rocks, Main Street Rocks in Durant. In
Durand is also a proud sponsor of Swartz Creek Youth
Baseball Metro. Detroit area business endorsements go to Gino Surf Avenue,
American Bistro, Moca Nut Donut and Boba Modern Seven Bistro, Northfield,
sports Den, Union Barber in Birmingham and Verndale, United, United
(12:57):
Mobile Powerwash and Dry Ice Works in Southfield, The Spot
Food Truck and Dearborn and Detroit Athletico Physical Therapy on
Woodward and Ferndale, Blind Owl, Royal Oak Cali Tickets called
eight seven seven two two five eight four two five
our visit Cali Tickets dot Com, The Jagged Fork, Goodman
Aker Law Firm and Northwestern Technological Institute and Legacy Family
(13:21):
Dental Center, and Dearborn for following us on Instagram at
Michigan Underscore Truth. Local business endorsements go to the B
four Foundation in Ithaga Front Porch, Sutton's Bay Elsilatro Taco
Shop in Batoski Bay, Mills Resort and Casino in Brimley,
United Food Service Solutions of Grand Ledge, Fletcher's Pub, Texas
(13:43):
Corners in Kalamazoo, the Michigan Theater of Jackson, Hooters of Saginaw,
Anna's House and Grand Rapids Coffee, Beanery and Flushing, and
Spicer's Boat City and Home Lake Traverse City. Business endorsements
go to Erica Nita of Traverse City Real Estate, Yan
Yoga and Fitness, Firefly Kitchen and Bars and well Being
with Catherine Palms. Cadillac Business endorsements go to Cadillac Real,
(14:09):
Cadillac Nutrition, Cadillac, Horizon Books, Creative Embroidery for designing the
Michigan Sports Truth Podcast logo on My Long Sleeve shirt
and T shirt, Michigan Coffee Company, pro Quality Cleaners, Raven
Social Restaurant, Northern Star, Event Rentals, the Food Mafias, Let's
Roll It That Wrote ice Cream, Tease Handing Salon, Toytown
and Cadillac and Reed City, Max Swing's Indoor Golf, Cadillac
(14:33):
Party Lounge, and The Sweet Shop. Lake City Business endorsements
go to Cuts by Melanie, I got it just yesterday.
I got mine just yesterday. From there, the LC Tap
House to The Moon Bakery, Northern out A, Labbott and
Masauke Golf Club. Until next time. This is Taylor Philips
(14:55):
Signing up. But remember stay on the lookout, and we
always observe and detect the truth about our teams in
the state of Michigan, because the truth is everywhere. TT
offense for now powder to the people. Hand them with
a hind Papa buie t y'all.
You want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth about sports in the state of Michigan. You've
got the truth, all right? Can you handle the truth?
Find out right now on the Michigan Sports Truth Podcast,
the show that detects and provides truth, research and statistics
about the Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, Pistons, Wolverines and Spartans.
Subscribe to its YouTube channel at the Michigan Sports Truth
(00:37):
Podcast and listen to it in audio form wherever you
get your podcasts. Follow it on x, Instagram, threads, and
TikTok at Michigan Underscore Truth, and like its Facebook page
and Know the Truth. Taylor Phillips here Tonight's episode is
why the Red Wings should sign should sign forward career
(01:04):
Caprice CAPRICEO? Let me type this in here just one minute?
(01:33):
All right, here we go? Yeah, why should the Red
Wings sign Caroll Caprice off? Because I've ran into an
article over here? Yeah, I keep it, Yeah, apologize for that,
but anyway, I'm gonna share the screen right now. From
(01:56):
the Hockey Writers, written by Jim Parsons two days ago.
Detroit's rebuild continues, but even when even with some key
additions this summer, the Red Wings remain a team on
the outside looking in when it comes to serious playoff contention.
The acquisition of goalie John Gibson and the reigning resigning
(02:18):
of Patrick kaneer positive moves, but they are unlikely to
be enough to vault Detroit into the upper echelon of
the NHL. With just under twelve million dollars in salary
cap space available, general manager Steve Eiserman and executive president
has yet to make his all end push. One has
(02:39):
to wonder if he's waiting on something or at the
news this week that Carillca prisoff is turning down sixteen
million dollars with the Minnesota Wild might get Eiserman's attention.
The Red Wings seemed to be holding back. This summer
offered a prime opportunity for Detroit to add impact players,
(03:03):
particularly those on teams constrained by salary cap considerations. While
Isserman was active, he missed out on some bigger targets,
including a failed attempt to engage with star winger Nikolai
Ellers before he signed with Carolina. The Hurricanes sportsnets Elliott
(03:24):
Friedeman noted that while Ellers may never have been a
realistic option anyway, Detroit's inability to secure a conversation underscores
the challenge Detroit is facing as they try to attack
attract bigger They try to attract bigger name free bigger
name free agents. Now two questions here, is Eiserman waiting
(03:49):
on the exact right move or is he hasn't given
the mass? Given that the massive difference maker hasn't been available,
CAPRICEO would qualify as a big splash Easadham entered. Carill
capriceof the Minnesota Wild Superstar reportedly turned down an eight year,
one hundred twenty one hundred twenty eight million dollar extension,
(04:10):
knowing that the deal that would make him the highest
paid player in NHL history. Even if the validity of
the report is unclear, GM general manager Bill Garen is
playing it off like the reports aren't true and the
negotiations are going fine. The evidence appears clear capriceov is
(04:30):
either not getting the offer he wants or he's willing
to test his market for maximum value. For Detroit, a
team with cap flexibility and an established reputation as a
patient but serious suitor, capriceof represents a rare opportunity. Starting
(04:58):
in twenty twenty six, twenty twenty seven, which is next year,
which is next season, not this upcoming season, but the
season after that. The run Wings are projected to have
forty four million dollars in cap space. If they wanted
to offering Caprizo more than sixteen million dollars he reportedly
turned down, would not be an issue. Paying capriceof that
(05:20):
much money comes with risk. At the same time, landing
the winger would add a dynamic player the team has
been missing one with elite's scoring talent. Add him to
add him to the current mix of players on the roster,
(05:42):
and it would arguably transform the Wings into a legitimate
playoff contender. This is a player who clearly believes he's
worth whatever he's asking for. Caprisot likely has no issue
putting a team on his back and leading them in
terms of offense. A big money contract comes with big response,
and he seems ready for it. Signing him would accelerate
(06:04):
Detroit's competitive timeline and give clear direction to what has
been a somewhat confusion vision by the organization. They have
a full they have a group full of potential, but
he would be the star offensive centerpiece to rally around
Dylan Larkin, Alex Dabrinktt Lucas Raymond, and Patrick Kane would
(06:24):
have a finisher. On another level, is Detroit's window this
coming summer. Of course, all of this is contingent on
how things pan out between the Wild and Caprisov. The
two sides may figure out the gap between them and
he could inc a deal before the season starts. If
that doesn't happen and the trade deadline approaches, insiders are
(06:47):
already teasing the idea that Garan might want to obtain
a list of destinations Capriesov would be willing to go
too again. Detroit not be it again. Detroit might not
be on that list. But if it's a about the money,
the Red Wings have it, they have a lot of it.
Speaking of money, let's go to that first. Before we
(07:08):
go to advanced hockey stats, let's go to spot track first.
There we go Minnesota Wild career Caprisof. He becomes a
(07:31):
he becomes an unrestricted free agent next year. Right now,
he's being paid nine million dollars per cap hit per
android average Anielevilley value a nine million dollar cap hit
this year. He's in the final year of his contract,
(07:53):
so the Red Wings are going to have to hold
off on capriceof for now until at least the the
upcoming trade deadline or next upcoming free agency offseason next summer.
But I want to show you Caurel Capriov's amazing advanced
(08:18):
hockey stats. Look at this, look a look at all
the great projective projected war projected percentiles. Projected war percentile
ninety nine percent, even strength offense ninety eight percent, power
play ninety nine percent, finishing ninety nine percent, teammates ninety
eight percent, competition ninety percent, penalties ninety percent. He stays
(08:42):
out of the box, even strength defense seventy seven percent.
He's a little above average, but still good. I think,
still good enough. He can help the help the defense
in front of in front of John Gibson and Cam
cam Talben and goal first assist ninety six percent, goals
eighty nine percent. So overall, he's a two way player
(09:08):
and he could be the only player that could you know,
he could be the best defender on this roster that
could actually also help with the penalty kill, which is
anna right now, but I would get if I were,
(09:29):
if I were on the penalty kill, if I were
head coach Todd McLellan, I would I would at least
give capriceof a try on the penalty kill if Capriceof
ever came to Detroit, my goodness. So with that said,
(09:57):
this is just a short and sweet video no Tiger's
Tribune episode. We're gonna forget that. We'll save it for
the next episode. So what we What have we learned?
The Red Wings have a golden opportunity to and definitely
should sign for career Caprice off because he plays very
good two way hockey, especially offense. Again, they're gonna hold up.
(10:22):
They're gonna have a golden opportunity in the in the
near future in technicality, whether it's the the upcoming trade
deadline or next off season, in the in the next
summer season, it's coming. The Red Wings and Steve Eiserman
had better be prepared. That being said, I can't wait
(10:43):
for hockey season to come to fruition. So that's what
we've learned in this episode of the Michigan Sports Truth Podcast.
I'm Taylor Phillips. Subscribe to its YouTube channel at the
Michigan Sports Truth pot Cast, like its videos and turn
on all notifications on the bell icon. Click or tap
(11:05):
on live to find its latest full episodes. And check
out its shorts videos. Also watch live and follow it
on Twitch at Michigan Sports Truth. Listen to it in
audio form on Spreaker, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Slash, Audible,
cast Box, Deezer Podcast, Addict, Podchaser, and Gilesovin also join
(11:30):
its supporters club on Spreaker. Just two dollars a month,
very very very very extremely cheap deal. Follow the Michigan
Sports Truth Podcast on social media on x, Instagram, threads
and TikTok at Michigan Underscore Truth, and on Reddit at
you slash Michigan Underscore Truth. Also like its Facebook page.
(11:50):
Also check out our patreon at patreon dot com slash
Michigan Sports Truth. Business endorsements statewide business endorsements starting off
go to Cops and Donuts, Grand Traverse Pie Company, j
and H Family Stores, Positive, Jimney and Fireplace, Rally House
(12:11):
Michigan and Rally House Detroit, Jets Pizza, Michigan's Adventure, Alpine
Chocolate House, Hudsonville Ice Cream, Grandpa's Mini Donuts, Tom's Food Markets,
Big B Coffee, Detroit Wing Company, Simply Delightful, Tropical Touch, Spa,
(12:33):
and Main Street Rocks, Main Street Rocks in Durant. In
Durand is also a proud sponsor of Swartz Creek Youth
Baseball Metro. Detroit area business endorsements go to Gino Surf Avenue,
American Bistro, Moca Nut Donut and Boba Modern Seven Bistro, Northfield,
sports Den, Union Barber in Birmingham and Verndale, United, United
(12:57):
Mobile Powerwash and Dry Ice Works in Southfield, The Spot
Food Truck and Dearborn and Detroit Athletico Physical Therapy on
Woodward and Ferndale, Blind Owl, Royal Oak Cali Tickets called
eight seven seven two two five eight four two five
our visit Cali Tickets dot Com, The Jagged Fork, Goodman
Aker Law Firm and Northwestern Technological Institute and Legacy Family
(13:21):
Dental Center, and Dearborn for following us on Instagram at
Michigan Underscore Truth. Local business endorsements go to the B
four Foundation in Ithaga Front Porch, Sutton's Bay Elsilatro Taco
Shop in Batoski Bay, Mills Resort and Casino in Brimley,
United Food Service Solutions of Grand Ledge, Fletcher's Pub, Texas
(13:43):
Corners in Kalamazoo, the Michigan Theater of Jackson, Hooters of Saginaw,
Anna's House and Grand Rapids Coffee, Beanery and Flushing, and
Spicer's Boat City and Home Lake Traverse City. Business endorsements
go to Erica Nita of Traverse City Real Estate, Yan
Yoga and Fitness, Firefly Kitchen and Bars and well Being
with Catherine Palms. Cadillac Business endorsements go to Cadillac Real,
(14:09):
Cadillac Nutrition, Cadillac, Horizon Books, Creative Embroidery for designing the
Michigan Sports Truth Podcast logo on My Long Sleeve shirt
and T shirt, Michigan Coffee Company, pro Quality Cleaners, Raven
Social Restaurant, Northern Star, Event Rentals, the Food Mafias, Let's
Roll It That Wrote ice Cream, Tease Handing Salon, Toytown
and Cadillac and Reed City, Max Swing's Indoor Golf, Cadillac
(14:33):
Party Lounge, and The Sweet Shop. Lake City Business endorsements
go to Cuts by Melanie, I got it just yesterday.
I got mine just yesterday. From there, the LC Tap
House to The Moon Bakery, Northern out A, Labbott and
Masauke Golf Club. Until next time. This is Taylor Philips
(14:55):
Signing up. But remember stay on the lookout, and we
always observe and detect the truth about our teams in
the state of Michigan, because the truth is everywhere. TT
offense for now powder to the people. Hand them with
a hind Papa buie t y'all.
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