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

[417]

Evans will win that every time.

Kapanen has a great development year ahead being 1C in Sweden. They're not gonna forego that to rotate him in the 4th line and eating hot dogs with Pezz.

You have to think they're considering it though, otherwise, they would have just left him to start his season in Timra and not disrupt it.

 

[WeThreeKings]

You have to think they're considering it though, otherwise, they would have just left him to start his season in Timra and not disrupt it.

More likely they are considering whether he could occupy a permanent bottom 6 spot.. not a 13th forward rotational piece.

 

[Jaynki]

Evans will win that every time.

Kapanen has a great development year ahead being 1C in Sweden. They're not gonna forego that to rotate him in the 4th line and eating hot dogs with Pezz.

Do you think he would be better served playing 10-12 min a night, PK2 and PP2. 50-60 games in the NHL, practicing with an NHL squad during a whole season?

Or do you think he would be better served being a 1C in the SHL in his D+4

I would lean toward the 1st option tbh.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Do you think he would be better served playing 10-12 min a night, PK2 and PP2. 50-60 games in the NHL, practicing with an NHL squad during a whole season?

Or do you think he would be better served being a 1C in the SHL in his D+4

I would lean toward the 1st option tbh.

I think he would be better served playing 1C in the second best pro league in the world, getting PP1 and PK2 duties there.

The only way I'm keeping Kapanen is if I know for sure that I am giving him healthy 3rd line minutes and good rotation on the 2nd powerplay unit. If I feel like there's a chance it's gonna be too much and i'm gonna rotate him in and out frequently and take him out to sit for extended period of time, then the SHL makes way more sense.

We have the luxury to overcook the guy and the 2nd audition against a full NHL squad wasn't one so glowing that I'd forego the SHL season. I'm sure he will get one more look.

 

[OldCraig71]

I watched one period but I saw enough of him to realize that he will be a good player for us. He seems to understand what it is he needs to do to be an effective pro. One more season back home won't be the end of the world and once we clear out some of the remaining compost he will be a key member of the Habs.

 

[Rapala]

Evans will win that every time.

Kapanen has a great development year ahead being 1C in Sweden. They're not gonna forego that to rotate him in the 4th line and eating hot dogs with Pezz.

I don't get why some people think it works like that?
If we need to call up a center Beck will be an hour away.
Oliver is getting treatment and will probably be on his way sooner than later.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I don't get why some people think it works like that?
If we need to call up a center Beck will be an hour away.
Oliver is getting treatment and will probably be on his way sooner than later.

Exactly, they can integrate Beck in spot duties throughout the year so Beck gets NHL experience this year while Kapanen gets an awesome development opportunity in the SHL.

Then Kapanen joins the team next year and Beck is already broken in.

 

[Rapala]

Do you think he would be better served playing 10-12 min a night, PK2 and PP2. 50-60 games in the NHL, practicing with an NHL squad during a whole season?

Or do you think he would be better served being a 1C in the SHL in his D+4

I would lean toward the 1st option tbh.

Having seen his flair for offense I would rather he get those top line minutes because having another center who can play 2nd line minutes is important.
He won't get that opportunity here and given the progress he's shown there is no reason not to send him back for more.

 

[Jaynki]

I think he would be better served playing 1C in the second best pro league in the world, getting PP1 and PK2 duties there.

The only way I'm keeping Kapanen is if I know for sure that I am giving him healthy 3rd line minutes and good rotation on the 2nd powerplay unit. If I feel like there's a chance it's gonna be too much and i'm gonna rotate him in and out frequently and take him out to sit for extended period of time, then the SHL makes way more sense.

We have the luxury to overcook the guy and the 2nd audition against a full NHL squad wasn't one so glowing that I'd forego the SHL season. I'm sure he will get one more look.

We will see.

I agree Evans is having the edge for the role on the short term.

On the other hand, as good of a story Kapanen is right now, he will be in his D+5 next year. I don't think we should expect more than a bottom sixer.

Having seen his flair for offense I would rather he get those top line minutes because having another center who can play 2nd line minutes is important.
He won't get that opportunity here and given the progress he's shown there is no reason not to send him back for more.

Agree. A big year ahead for him.

Let's not forget next year is his D+5 tho

 

[WeThreeKings]

We will see.

I agree Evans is having the edge for the role on the short term.

On the other hand, as good of a story Kapanen is right now, he will be in his D+5 next year. I don't think we should expect more than a bottom sixer.


Agree. A big year ahead for him.

Let's not forget next year is his D+5 tho

I'm not expecting more than a bottom 6er, especially with how our top 6 is already constructed with Demidov coming in and more high picks coming through.

Doesn't mean getting more offensive reps in Sweden won't help him improve his ability to produce in general. If he can provide a healthy amount of offense from the bottom 6, that's a bonus.

 

[NewDef]

delete sorry, agree to disagree.

I did not say excellent... be he was not bad and he still is a good veteran albeit bland and his salary is high for what he brings.

 

[Bobby Holik agent]

Save us Kapy baby

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

Well said sir. I would have hit the "like" button but I seem to have lost that privilege!

You may have gotten logged out

 

[Essenege]

He’s in. Roy on the second, Kap with Dvo and Andy on a third line (poor him). The most stupid thing they could do is keep Heineman instead.

 

[Jaynki]

Newhook - Dach - Kapanen?

Right ?

 

[Naslundforever]

He’s in. Roy on the second, Kap with Dvo and Andy on a third line (poor him). The most stupid thing they could do is keep Heineman instead.

Oh goodness I imagine the pay is better here? Poor guy.

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

He is a surprise at this camp no doubt but lets not forget he is D+4. If he cant cut it this year, it wont be easier next year and he is beyond the parabolic part of his development curve at this point.

I think we may keep him as a 14th forward, going with 7D. He certainly has a role in the bottom six but as RHC and following the role/skillset they bring, its between him, Beck and Evans imo.

Personally regardless of the fact that it’s his D+4 year, he’s progressing really well. We tend to forget that Detroits model for decades was let them cook. Many draft picks that turned out to be cornerstones for them during their 25 year playoff run, played a lot in the minors or Euro leagues before making the show.

 

[Rapala]

Newhook - Dach - Kapanen?

Right ?

Yeah and Hutson on PP1.
It doesn't seem like a Marty move.

 

[Tyson]

You may have gotten logged out

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