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10 MINUTES AGO: After the loss to the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, John Hynes coach broke his silence with a strong defense of Kirill Kaprizov, saying: โWhat’s happening to him is a crime against hockey โ a betrayal of everything this sport stands for. How can people so cruelly criticize a player who shows up every week, bears immense pressure, gives his all, never blames anyone, and only fights to win for the Minnesota Wild? To me, Kirill Kaprizov is one of the most special players this league has ever seen, and instead of criticizing him when the team is struggling, people should be supporting him.โ Details below ๐๐๐
In the aftermath of the Minnesota Wildโs tough loss to the Colorado Avalanche, head coach John Hynes delivered a powerful and emotional defense of his star forward, Kirill Kaprizov, whose recent performances have come under fire from critics and fans alike.
Visibly frustrated but resolute, Hynes didnโt hold back when addressing the post-game media:
โWhatโs happening to him is a crime against hockey โ a betrayal of everything this sport stands for. How can people so cruelly criticize a player who shows up every week, bears immense pressure, gives his all, never blames anyone, and only fights to win for the Minnesota Wild?โ
Hynes went on to praise Kaprizovโs consistency, work ethic, and commitment to the team, calling him โone of the most special players this league has ever seen.โ
โInstead of tearing him down when the team struggles,โ Hynes added, โpeople should be lifting him up. Heโs the heartbeat of this franchise.โ
The Wildโs recent skid has sparked tension across the fanbase, with Kaprizov โ often the teamโs offensive engine โ becoming an unfair lightning rod for criticism. But Hynesโ words struck a chord, reminding everyone that hockeyโs greatest moments are built on loyalty, resilience, and respect for those who give everything to the game.
As the Wild prepare for their next matchup, all eyes will be on Kaprizov, now backed by his coachโs unwavering faith โ and perhaps, a city ready to rally behind its star once more.
๐ฌ Fan Reactions:
Social media lit up moments after Hynesโ comments, with many fans applauding the coachโs courage to speak out. โFinally someone said it,โ one post read. โKaprizov deserves our support, not our blame.โ