Confirmed with Link: Canadiens sign Oliver Kapanen to 3 year ELC

[MarkovsKnee]

Good news. I expect him to play in SHL this coming season then come over Summer 2025.

He's shown really solid progression every year. SHL is another step up, imo.

 

[Tyson]

Good news. I expect him to play in SHL this coming season then come over Summer 2025.

He's shown really solid progression every year. SHL is another step up, imo.

Yeah he is only 20 so no need to rush him.
It will be interesting how he and Beck coexist down the road as they are very similiar.

 

[Frankenheimer]

Alright, he gets a pass.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

They decided to reward him early for his excellent 23-24 and overall progression, which I'm 100% in favor of. It always sends a good message to the prospect crop, do well and the team will notice, even if you're not a top guy.

 

[Maitz]

I would have love to see him in Laval, adapt to the smaller rink and also learn to play into a new system. I hate when it's NHL or Europe

 

[FinnHab]

Well, its always nice when Habs sign my fellow finn. But there are two exceptions, Niinimaa and Lind. Oh dear god…

 

[overlords]

Well, its always nice when Habs sign my fellow finn. But there are two exceptions, Niinimaa and Lind. Oh dear god…

Don't forget Selanne's favorite, Janne Lahti.

 

[L4br3cqu3]

Don't forget Selanne's favorite, Janne Lahti.

Still remember him being penciled on our 1st line. Good times.

About Kapanen, happy that he's signed, hope he adapts well to the NA pro hockey. Having interesting FWD prospects who do well ain't something we've been accustomed to in the last decades, a turnaround would be nice.

 

[Intangir]

Will be interesting to see what Kapanen looks like at camp, although I fully expect him to play in Europe for this year and only start his NA career in 2025-2026.

I was heartened by what I saw of him at the World Championships, though I did not really follow him that closely this season for KalPa.

 

[_habsfan9]

Well, its always nice when Habs sign my fellow finn. But there are two exceptions, Niinimaa and Lind. Oh dear god…

 

[BJCOLLINS]

Good news, I like Kapanen. Just keep him in Europe where he can get quality professional development training.

 

[vokiel]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1801985031209971796

So he won't be joining the Rocket?

 

[BLONG7]

So he won't be joining the Rocket?

Looks that way................was hoping he would come over and stay in Laval.
No issue, if they want him to stay over there, so be it...................looks like a solid add to the organization.

So he won't be joining the Rocket?

Looks that way................was hoping he would come over and stay in Laval.
No issue, if they want him to stay over there, so be it...................looks like a solid add to the organization.

 

[red devil]

So he won't be joining the Rocket?

He signed a contract with Timra and it is standard in European contracts he will only be released if he makes the NHL team.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

If the kid has followed our injured reserve list last couple of years he should know even if he doesn’t crack opening night line up he has a great shot at a call up especially with the lack of depth in our bottom 6, would also be great to build chemistry with other future Habs in Laval.

 

[NewDef]

Yeah baby! He's been one of my favourite Habs prospects and up until recently has been very underrated on this forum. He does all the little things that coaches love and is very versatile. He may end up being a better 3rd line center than Beck.

Beck may end up playing wing with Kapanen at C on the 3rd and that line would be dominating on faceoffs... having a 3rd line that defends well, wins faceoffs and scores... Roy-Kapanen-Beck in 2-3 years could well be one of the best under 25yo 3rd line in the league.

 

[Habs]

But can he fight ?

 

[Team_Spirit]

Lfg you guys will love him and fans at the Bell too. Works hard good motor.

Probably end up being a kind of Halpern maybe? Plekanec best case scenario.

 

[Tyson]

So he won't be joining the Rocket?

It's either Montreal or the SHL

 

[montreal]

at least it will be easier to get to see him play a little more as SHL streams are usually easier to find then liiga.

 

[vokiel]

He signed a contract with Timra and it is standard in European contracts he will only be released if he makes the NHL team.

So he won't be released. Talk about long shots.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Lfg you guys will love him and fans at the Bell too. Works hard good motor.

Probably end up being a kind of Halpern maybe? Plekanec best case scenario.

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What happened to the St. Hubert mascot ?

 

[Team_Spirit]

What happened to the St. Hubert mascot ?

Kalpa abducted the

 

[red devil]

So he won't be released. Talk about long shots.

He will be at training camp and when he doesn't make the team he will be sent back.

 

[Milhouse40]

I wouldn't write him off so fast......
He had a hell of a progression in the last 6 months.