In fewer than two years, the Wild's Kirill Kaprizov soared to superstar status.
He went from a prized, albeit unproven, prospect to the best rookie in the game, then became one of the top scorers in the NHL. His franchise-record 47 goals, 61 assists and 108 points potentially were just the appetizer to a meatier breakout this season when the puck drops Thursday against the New York Rangers at Xcel Energy Center.
Kaprizov's English is on a similar ascent.