C Oliver Kapanen - Timra, SHL (2021, 64th, MTL)
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montreal
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because he's signed in the SHL and is a non 1st rounder, so it's NHL or he has to be loaned back to the SHL.
gritdash60
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This dude was SO GOOD in Liiga playoffs that if i was Habs GM i would sing him, then tell him to go to Timrå and bulk up. Which i guess is exactly what they are doing.
To me he was the best player in Liiga playoffs this year. The latter half of his season is something that isnt comparable to most 2nd round picks, but to those high 1st round picks from Finland.
To me he was the best player in Liiga playoffs this year. The latter half of his season is something that isnt comparable to most 2nd round picks, but to those high 1st round picks from Finland.
Leto
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Translation : Kapanen would like to sign with MTL. Kent Hughes and Kapanen's agent met at the U18 and they both agreed to talk again after the WC. Hughes is positive about Kapanen's progress this year.
Svedu
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He's a future top9 NHLer for me. One year, max two years in Timrå with Jokinen is enough. Then NHL after bulking up and playing in the SHL which should be just as of a big step towards NHL as AHL. At least for me after witnessing his strengths. His skating is good and a lot of those things that can make him excel in the NA. He's able to create his own space and finish.
Therefor I believe the SHL will be great for his development and even if he struggles there which is just as likely as he would succeed, i still believe it will be good for him in the long run and that he's capable of playing in the NHL in the future. Could be better than AHL imho. If he can develop anything like Lehkonen back in the days I will be thankful and excited.
Also, the Norway game wasn't a fluke. He's been consistent and been more than enough when others haven't. That together with his Liiga-playoffs is a very promising trend.
Therefor I believe the SHL will be great for his development and even if he struggles there which is just as likely as he would succeed, i still believe it will be good for him in the long run and that he's capable of playing in the NHL in the future. Could be better than AHL imho. If he can develop anything like Lehkonen back in the days I will be thankful and excited.
Also, the Norway game wasn't a fluke. He's been consistent and been more than enough when others haven't. That together with his Liiga-playoffs is a very promising trend.
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montreal
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Congrats on signing his ELC! Looking forward to seeing how he does in the SHL next season.
Marc the Habs Fan
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Terrific pre-season debut for Kapanen tonight. 2 assists and just constantly making great decisions out there. Was also impressed by his puck protection and ability to win board battles. It's NHL or back to the SHL for him so I expect he will get several pre-season games to see where exactly he is at against more veteran laden NHL lineups.
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He just had an absolutely terrific game vs the flyers. Looks like his floor is a 3C. We’ll see as preseason progresses, but I’m very impressed
karhukissa
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Another one from the Kapanen clan. Usually famous for their speed, they all inherited some amazing genetics in that sense. What they usually lack is IQ, but he seems to be an exception.
And the best part is that he seems very mature and level headed, quite the opposite of his older cousin. I think Montreal got themselves a real deal with Oliver!
And the best part is that he seems very mature and level headed, quite the opposite of his older cousin. I think Montreal got themselves a real deal with Oliver!
His IQ baffled me
I thought he was a fringe 3C but he's got the IQ and two way game of a solid 2C
waffledave
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He's starting in the NHL if he keeps playing like this. The offensive was bonus, I'm talking just his tenacity and quick thinking. An absolute bulldog of a player.
