Prospect Info: Oliver Kapanen, RHC, KalPa U20 (U20 SM-sarja), 64th Overall

[RationalExpectations]

Olli Jokinen (yes the ex NHL’er) is stepping away from head coach of Jukurit and will now coach Timra. I am posting this info in our prospects thread because Timra is the team Kapanen is rumoured to join (GM is his dad).

Jukurit is also where Konsta Helenius played this year and he had a heck of a 17yr old season. Hopefully he can develop Kapanen’s skills further

Isn t there a risk Kapanen does not sign with the Habs if he goes back to Liiga next year ?

 

[morhilane]

Isn t there a risk Kapanen does not sign with the Habs if he goes back to Liiga next year ?

When is the last time a Euro player pulled a NCAA player move?

And it's not Liiga he might be going next season, Timra is a SHL team.

 

[RationalExpectations]

When is the last time a Euro player pulled a NCAA player move?

And it's not Liiga he might be going next season, Timra is a SHL team.

Sorry meant back to Europe ! But I don t see why he would not pull it : he would be officially a free agent, it would be his right to do so.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Isn t there a risk Kapanen does not sign with the Habs if he goes back to Liiga next year ?

They can sign him to an ELC and he can go back to LIIGA or SHL.

I don't think there's any risk of him not signing with us.

 

[skidcells]

They can sign him to an ELC and he can go back to LIIGA or SHL.

I don't think there's any risk of him not signing with us.

If that’s the plan then it should be announced shortly that he has signed with us and that he has an out close (either makes nhl team or returns to SHL).

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

Olli Jokinen (yes the ex NHL’er) is stepping away from head coach of Jukurit and will now coach Timra. I am posting this info in our prospects thread because Timra is the team Kapanen is rumoured to join (GM is his dad).

Jukurit is also where Konsta Helenius played this year and he had a heck of a 17yr old season. Hopefully he can develop Kapanen’s skills further

It is impossible for me not to think of this meme when I see his name.

 

[skidcells]

It is impossible for me not to think of this meme when I see his name.

It’s great lol

 

[Goldthorpe]

It is impossible for me not to think of this meme when I see his name.

I remember him... not being very appreciated by his teammates. Rumors were that he was kinda of a ass... wonder what kind of coach he makes.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Yup.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I remember him... not being very appreciated by his teammates. Rumors were that he was kinda of a ass... wonder what kind of coach he makes.

He made a ton of money for being a highly touted prospect and accomplishing very little as a pro in the end, although he did have a very long and productive career all things considered ( 1000+ games in the NHL, 700+ points). He wins at life I guess, if nothing else

 

[Benstheman]

It is impossible for me not to think of this meme when I see his name.

That meme is funny as hell. But has anybody ever assessed what was really going at that moment?? I can't think of anything rational here...

 

[Eegs]

That meme is funny as hell. But has anybody ever assessed what was really going at that moment?? I can't think of anything rational here...

Obviously a smaller diameter waffle was hovering by and the person that did the GIF just put a bigger one there for effect.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Hype

*best goalscrer of the playoffs with 7 goals, can he keep it up?*

 

[Schooner Guy]

Hype

*best goalscrer of the playoffs with 7 goals, can he keep it up?*

Kapanen's our most underrated prospect. I think he'll have a long career in the NHL. He won't bring the same level offensive production he's been impressively bringing to his playoffs but he skates well, is versatile, wins face-offs, does all the little things and plays a mature game. Coaches love his type.

 

[red devil]

 

[Adam Michaels]

Good news that Habs will sign him. It probably means he will be at camp and if he doesn't crack the Habs line-up, they'd have to loan him to Timra.

Now let's hope he won't suffer the same fate as Norlinder and Heineman (one year was Norlinder and the next year it was Heineman). They were both signed to their ELCs, but had the European clause. However, they both got hurt at camp and stayed here for their rehab. And once they were cleared, they were loaned to their respective European club.

Norlinder had been cleared and loaned to Frolunda in December.
Heineman had been cleared and loaned to Leksand in November.

 

[EveryDay]

Good news that Habs will sign him. It probably means he will be at camp and if he doesn't crack the Habs line-up, they'd have to loan him to Timra.

Now let's hope he won't suffer the same fate as Norlinder and Heineman (one year was Norlinder and the next year it was Heineman). They were both signed to their ELCs, but had the European clause. However, they both got hurt at camp and stayed here for their rehab. And once they were cleared, they were loaned to their respective European club.

Norlinder had been cleared and loaned to Frolunda in December.
Heineman had been cleared and loaned to Leksand in November.

Can't wait to see all the talent in our next training camp fighing for an NHL spot!

Featuring:

Roy
Hutson
Reinbacher
Kapanen
Tuch
Engstrom
Mailloux
Beck
Xhekaj
Farrell
Heineman
2 X 1st rounder this year

Can't wait!

 

[26Mats]

Good news that Habs will sign him. It probably means he will be at camp and if he doesn't crack the Habs line-up, they'd have to loan him to Timra.

Now let's hope he won't suffer the same fate as Norlinder and Heineman (one year was Norlinder and the next year it was Heineman). They were both signed to their ELCs, but had the European clause. However, they both got hurt at camp and stayed here for their rehab. And once they were cleared, they were loaned to their respective European club.

Norlinder had been cleared and loaned to Frolunda in December.
Heineman had been cleared and loaned to Leksand in November.

I would think the AHL would be best for his development. I guess the money's that much better in the SHL.

 

[HuGort]

Habs '21 Draft turning into a legend. Considering we drafted 30th each round. Roy, Mailloux, Kapanen all playing well.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Kalpa lost 4-0 at home, trails 3-1 in the semifinal.

 

[Rapala]

LOL watching that Kalpa game is hard on the old eyes.
That long shot camera angle is useless and I actually lose the puck with all the frickin' advertisements on the ice.
Even with my glasses on.

 

[Tyson]

LOL watching that Kalpa game is hard on the old eyes.
That long shot camera angle is useless and I actually lose the puck with all the frickin' advertisements on the ice.
Even with my glasses on.

That's why I stopped watching the Laval Cleveland game...same exact reason.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Kalpa lost 4-1 won't go the the Finals.

Kapanen finish the playoffs with 7-7-14 in 12gp.

Rumor is he will play in Sweden next year if he's cut at camp. Not sure why Kalpa would let him go he's been in their academy for years.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Kalpa lost 4-1 won't go the the Finals.

Kapanen finish the playoffs with 7-7-14 in 12gp.

Rumor is he will play in Sweden next year if he's cut at camp. Not sure why Kalpa would let him go he's been in their academy for years.

I doubt they want to let him go. He’s gonna play for his old man in a better league which is a good stepping stone towards the NHL.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I doubt they want to let him go. He’s gonna play for his old man in a better league which is a good stepping stone towards the NHL.

He will be at camp since he will be apparently signed to his ELC. And if he doesn't crack the Habs, he will be loaned to Timra. Personally, I'd rather have him in Laval. But at least the SHL is a better league to play in than Liiga.