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

[Boss Man Hughes]

I think it's blacked out because those pricks at TSN are showing it on TSN+

And there is no point looking at the TSN schedule. I am sure the U Denver game tthat was on last might was not showing on the schedule a week ago. And yesterday the schedule had the BC game on Thursday on TSN2. Today it's gone.

 

[Tyson]

I think it's blacked out because those pricks at TSN are showing it on TSN+

And there is no point looking at the TSN schedule. I am sure the U Denver game tthat was on last might was not showing on the schedule a week ago. And yesterday the schedule had the BC game on Thursday on TSN2. Today it's gone.

It was not blacked in my area in the US

 

[yianik]

Great. It's available in the States where you are likely the only one watching.

Tyson ? Et tu ?

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I think it's blacked out because those pricks at TSN are showing it on TSN+

And there is no point looking at the TSN schedule. I am sure the U Denver game tthat was on last might was not showing on the schedule a week ago. And yesterday the schedule had the BC game on Thursday on TSN2. Today it's gone.

I got the TSN sked confused. BC - providence is on Tue Nov 19 at 7:00 pm on TSN2

 

[Redux91]

2 goals for Kapanen

Time for him to take off over there

It was stupid we even tried to accelerate his development by planting him right away in the NHL
Still very surprised by that from HuGo
But keeping Heineman was definitely the right call tho

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Time for him to take off over there

It was stupid we even tried to accelerate his development by planting him right away in the NHL
Still very surprised by that from HuGo
But keeping Heineman was definitely the right call tho

Hopefully the stint works in that it shows Kapanen what he needs to do to be an NHLer. If he can improve his skating a la Lehkonen and Evans and get stronger he could be a significant add

 

[bopeep]

Hopefully the stint works in that it shows Kapanen what he needs to do to be an NHLer. If he can improve his skating a la Lehkonen and Evans and get stronger he could be a significant add

Love that has a penchant for going to the front of the net

 

[WeThreeKings]

Time for him to take off over there

It was stupid we even tried to accelerate his development by planting him right away in the NHL
Still very surprised by that from HuGo
But keeping Heineman was definitely the right call tho

He earned the debut through camp, I dont mind that they rewarded him. Stuck him around a bit too long but he's picking up very well in SHL now.

Cool prospect.

 

[Team_Spirit]

 

[Anardil]

Time for him to take off over there

It was stupid we even tried to accelerate his development by planting him right away in the NHL
Still very surprised by that from HuGo
But keeping Heineman was definitely the right call tho

Kapanen earned his spot on the opening day roster. He was one of the few players that had a good camp.

Where I agree with you is that they should have sent him back earlier, when it became obvious that he still wasn't NHL ready.

 

[417]

Is he playing C or W?

 

[morhilane]

Is he playing C or W?

He's listed as Timra 1st line center.

 

[Sam I Am]

...It was stupid we even tried to accelerate his development by planting him right away in the NHL
Still very surprised by that from HuGo...

8 point in 9 SHL games for Kapanen, getting big ice time centering Timra's first line. I don't think his brief stint in the NHL has held him back.

 

[Habssince89]

I like him as a middle six option. I think he was treading water earlier this year, as he was smart enough to survive shifts in the NHL, but he wasn't able to do much. Long term, I think he'll grow into a NHL-level forward but no idea how good. I imagine his floor is 3rd liner. Ceiling wise, it all depends on his skating. Skating is the ultimate margin for error in the NHL. For a player with his smarts, his skating will decide whether those smarts are used to make up for his skating or take advantage of it.

 

[HuGort]

Scoring at point per game pace, 21 year old, first year in SHL. Sounds good

 

[26Mats]

Habs love their DeLaRose, Nattinen, Norlinder, Kapanen, Ylonen……….

Four of these things belong together. But one of these things is not the same. Now it's time to play our game!

 

[LaMasquerade]

This guy will be a regular NHLer. And an impact player. Has developed in huge steps in last season and a half! Excellent pick!

 

[SakuKoivu11]

Habs love their DeLaRose, Nattinen, Norlinder, Kapanen, Ylonen……….

I think Kapanen will be an NHL player.
The others are not NHL material.

De La Rose should have been a solid 3rd line center.
Nasttinen never had a chance.
Norlinder is a wuss.
Ylonen never got it together.

 

[mattihp]

I am not sure about Kapanen. He has really good skills all around the board, but not overly intelligent.

 

[FrankMTL]

Great to see regarding Kap.

Love all these talented 2 way players in Heineman, Beck and and Kapanen. These are the type of players you win with.

 

[mattihp]

Great to see regarding Kap.

Love all these talented 2 way players in Heineman, Beck and and Kapanen. These are the type of players you win with.

Two-way? Kapanen isn't awful in his own zone and can pk a bit. But he is an offensive guy.

 

[tazsub3]

I am not sure about Kapanen. He has really good skills all around the board, but not overly intelligent.

Surprised you say that . In his limited times with mtl, I saw a very high iq player.
Yes he has to get used to the nhl speed and pace , but most rookies do.
I see a very high ceiling for that player as a top bottom 6 player

 

[FrankMTL]

Two-way? Kapanen isn't awful in his own zone and can pk a bit. But he is an offensive guy.

He's still learning but I see him being a guy that can play in all situations eventually.

 

[mattihp]

Surprised you say that . In his limited times with mtl, I saw a very high iq player.
Yes he has to get used to the nhl speed and pace , but most rookies do.
I see a very high ceiling for that player as a top bottom 6 player

I think what you mistake for not used to the NHL is his limited hockey iq. The level of Liiga is lower than before, but when it comes to the style it is still closest to the NHL thanks in part to the rink size. His ceiling is Ville Leino. Hopefully more consistent and more goals.

 

[DAChampion]

I think Kapanen will be an NHL player.
The others are not NHL material.

De La Rose should have been a solid 3rd line center.
Nasttinen never had a chance.
Norlinder is a wuss.
Ylonen never got it together.

De La Rose is a good example of a player who was rushed. Because his defensive game was so good, he was playing above his age level even prior to being drafted, then Therrien rushed him his first year.

De La Rose needed two solid seasons in the AHL top-6 and PP to develop his offensive game.