Claimed off Waivers: [EDM] Oilers claim F Kasperi Kapanen off waivers from the Blues

[pld459666]

No, it's not. If all the Oilers need is a short burst of offense, then they'll get it and then wonder why he's on the team.

It's a free asset. If the burst of offense lasts 10 games, the claim.was good

 

[ChicagoBlues]

All they need is a warm body while Arvidsson and Hyman are out.

Ah! I get it. He will score a few wicked goals leaving you salivating for more. The guy is definitely skilled, but lacks the motivation to be consistent.

It's a free asset. If the burst of offense lasts 10 games, the claim.was good

I'm just being a butthead. He is a skilled guy who will frustrate you.

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

why exactly does it suck for Kapanen? He got waived and would have been sent to Springfield. Now he gets to play more NHL games, and on a good team, no less.

No escrow to pay in the AHL...

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Always expected more from this guy. Lots of tools, but he's a perennial disappointment.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Never a good sign when a number of fans of the team write: "The contract can be fully buried" or something similar.

It's not a bad sign either. Just means there is no risk.

 

[JoVel]

I don't think hockey has ever been that important to this guy.

 

[1specter]

I don't think hockey has ever been that important to this guy.

He's like the antithesis of his father. Sami was a gritty, hard-working player with good hockey IQ, but average skill and undersized, however he consistently performed above his abilities and lack of size through hard work and understanding of the game. Sami was a very versatile player who could play on any line, and was very defensively responsible (even played D on a couple occasions IIRC). Kasperi is blessed with natural talent and god tier skating ability but he just never seemed to have that same passion and drive for the game, he doesn't like getting involved with the gritty side of the game and still makes the mistakes he did as a 21-22 year old. It almost feels like Kasperi just thought the game would come easy to him and he'd be a stud but it never worked out that way.

 

[Cup or Bust]

Except all the risk you get when he has the puck.

He is a fill in player, who cares. The Oilers have 3 injured forwards right now.

 

[joepeps]

...who can win a round or two...

Cool... The sky is blue and grass is green

 

[elmaco]

He's gonna be a healthy scratch as soon as the Oilers injury list shrinks.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

well..... he's very fast. maybe he gets some puck luck and helps Edmonton a little. fine injury replacement pretty sure he's 1x1m right?
nothing to worry about with that one

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

He's like the antithesis of his father. Sami was a gritty, hard-working player with good hockey IQ, but average skill and undersized, however he consistently performed above his abilities and lack of size through hard work and understanding of the game. Sami was a very versatile player who could play on any line, and was very defensively responsible (even played D on a couple occasions IIRC). Kasperi is blessed with natural talent and god tier skating ability but he just never seemed to have that same passion and drive for the game, he doesn't like getting involved with the gritty side of the game and still makes the mistakes he did as a 21-22 year old. It almost feels like Kasperi just thought the game would come easy to him and he'd be a stud but it never worked out that way.

Yep. His dad was all heart and brains. His kid is all wheels and stupid.

 

[archangel2]

Oilers have Arvidsson injured and Hyman. They need a warm body and they were desperate.

 

[DatDude44]

This is awesome lol

Hope Kap fits in well

 

[Fatass]

Oilers have Arvidsson injured and Hyman. They need a warm body and they were desperate.

As long as the oilers have McDavid and Drysatl healthy they could play pylons out there.

 

[archangel2]

As long as the oilers have McDavid and Drysatl healthy they could play pylons out there.

Not with the goalie they have

 

[VivaLasVegas]

he doesn't like getting involved with the gritty side of the game

Should fit in well with the rest of the Oilers' passengers.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Should fit in well with the rest of the Oilers' passengers.

Just needs to follow the coach’s instructions: ‘Just skate around for 30 seconds until we can get McDrai rested and back on the ice.’

 

[VeteranPresence]

Edmonton on a three-game win streak and Kap has 1-1-2 in that time. He was especially noticeable tonight, with three hits and a couple nice blocks to go with his goal. Fitting in very well so far and starting to build chemistry with McDavid.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Always expected more from this guy. Lots of tools, but he's a perennial disappointment.

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The way Sullivan shit on Kapanen, I'm surprised he still stuck around in the NHL. He did a number on this lad with some absolute brain dead usage and zero understanding of what Kapanen did In Toronto before he came over. Essentially barely used him on the PK and would only try him with 2 centres - Malkin or Carter.

I don't care for the Oilers, but I want to see Kappy rebound. He's good on the PK, fast, was good for 40pts but yeah, hope this means he's turning it around.

 

[La Bamba]

He’s more effective than I expected, good value for a 1M player