One of the only guys I noticed making plays yesterday though.Oliver Kapanen with one assist through 6 games...should he really he here or would he be better off in Europe? His lack of production won't help his confidence
I agree he looked good but will his confidence wane if after 12 games he has one assist and is a minus 9?One of the only guys I noticed making plays yesterday though.
Dunno… Dach got so much light on him rn everyone probably feels rather safe! Seems like a nice opportunity for the kid; he’s prob in over his head for sure.I agree he looked good but will his confidence wane if after 12 games he has one assist and is a minus 9?
He was playing on the 4th line with Heineman and the ghost of Dvorak who only has one assist too.Oliver Kapanen with one assist through 6 games...should he really he here or would he be better off in Europe? His lack of production won't help his confidence
A pleasant surprise that I hope gets some points to help boost his confidence soon.He was playing on the 4th line with Heineman and the ghost of Dvorak who only has one assist too.
Kapane haven't been put in a role to produce offensively.
He is a rookie. I think folks have really high expectations.Oliver Kapanen with one assist through 6 games...should he really he here or would he be better off in Europe? His lack of production won't help his confidence
Oliver Kapanen with one assist through 6 games...should he really he here or would he be better off in Europe? His lack of production won't help his confidence
I find the biggest issue right now is that he just isn't strong enough to win puck battles and defend whatever space he finds himself in.I saw a little of him last night and thought he looked better then the little i've seen of him from earlier on. I've tried to catch more Habs games this year due to Hutson and Kapanen but when I try I just end up trying the game off as they are still very tough to watch but I really need to see more of him.
Oliver Kapanen with one assist through 6 games...should he really he here or would he be better off in Europe? His lack of production won't help his confidence
I find the biggest issue right now is that he just isn't strong enough to win puck battles and defend whatever space he finds himself in.
He's still a kid and it shows.
He's here for 9 games IMO
Going home with a big check and valuable experience. Him and Beck must not be rushed and become 4th liners.
Speed or skating hasn't looked problematic, at least to me.the speed/skating/strength all look like issues so far but I just haven't been able to watch the Habs much. I thought for sure he would be in the SHL by now, though if Laine doesn't get injured who knows as you don't want him to get Pezzetta's press box seat since of course he has to play if your plan was to keep him (before Laine injury)
I hate seeing them rush kids to the NHL so I hope it's not the case here.
why 9 games?
Iirc It's the limit of gp before he can be sent back
I saw a little of him last night and thought he looked better then the little i've seen of him from earlier on. I've tried to catch more Habs games this year due to Hutson and Kapanen but when I try I just end up trying the game off as they are still very tough to watch but I really need to see more of him.
He is a solid young playerI really hope Kapanen stays in Montreal all season. Yes stats wise when you look, nothing sticks out yet BUT in the few games I have watched, I always notice him. I truly feel some luck will come his way soon and he will start chipping in with some points soon
I agree he looked good but will his confidence wane if after 12 games he has one assist and is a minus 9?