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

[Scriptor]

Roy has not shown enough.

Two important goals and a less peripheral game, though. Roy has been more involved and better than some give him credit for having been.

Laval can really use his help, though.

It was suggested that Kapanen would go to Laval for the playoff push, but I honestly believe he can add some gusto to the Habs' lineup.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

He's def a better option than Pezzetta.

 

[JGRB]

He's def a better option than Pezzetta.

Or Roy for that matter

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Don’t forget to pick up Vanya when ya head back here, kid

 

[TheBuriedHab]

You can't tell me he's not a better player than Pezzetta. Bring him in and start him on the 4th line. Keep Heino on the 2nd line.

 

[Scintillating10]

Well, he could have just taken the picks from Kotkaniemi and embraced the rebuild. Instead he signed Armia to a bad deal, overpaid massively for Dvorak, etc.

He was still trying to 'compete'. The rebuild started because reasonable minds were hired to oversee it.

He got us finals though. Doubt we ever get there again

 

[Ozmodiar]

14 NHL games - “okay, go work on these things in Sweden.”

/ 41 games win Sweden

“Let’s see how you’re progressing.” - 8 NHL games.

 

[tazsub3]

Roy has not shown enough.

I thought he showed improvement . But very far of what is needed

 

[Garbageyuk]

He got us finals though. Doubt we ever get there again

Price got us to the finals.

 

[BagusJohn]

Oliver Kapanen watch in full force. As others mentioned previously, he can take Pezz's spot on the fourth line, and help on the defensive side, he's got the hockey IQ for it.

Get him back here ASAP and dress him up for the final crucial games.

 

[Sam I Am]

Time to brush up on your Swedish:



Så vitt du kan bedöma från en höjdpunktsvideo har ungen bra händer och verkar inte blyg för att gå på mål!!!

 

[Tyson]

Oliver Kapanen watch in full force. As others mentioned previously, he can take Pezz's spot on the fourth line, and help on the defensive side, he's got the hockey IQ for it.

Get him back here ASAP and dress him up for the final crucial games.

 

[Scriptor]

Kapanen has a nice shot, but is that even a contact League? parking in front of the opposing net almost looks like it is done by invitation.

One thing to say he is willing to go to the front of the net there. It will be another thing to see him do the same in the NHL.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

The idea was to send him to Laval after his season but considering we could use a center in Montreal, does he get a chance in Montreal first?

Evans moves up to 2nd line with Laine & Newhook? It's not ideal, but he'd at least provide them with a defensive presence & help Newhook with a speed game.

Kapanen to 4th line.

Or, Heineman moves up & Kapanen plays wing. Idk, but like others have said, he has to be better than Pezzetta. We also gave Roy a chance during a playoff push.

 

[JianYang]

Can't say I agree with that.

He's been very good value for them this far, and with the cap increase, he's likely to be as good or better value the last two years unless he falls off dramatically.

Would love to have him as our 3C next two years. Very productive 5on5 while being top tier defensively and fully bought in to a no PP time role. Perfect fit really.

He fits the kings like a glove. He was a good grab for them and another betgevin ufa blunder.

 

[26Mats]

The idea was to send him to Laval after his season but considering we could use a center in Montreal, does he get a chance in Montreal first?

Evans moves up to 2nd line with Laine & Newhook? It's not ideal, but he'd at least provide them with a defensive presence & help Newhook with a speed game.

Kapanen to 4th line.

Or, Heineman moves up & Kapanen plays wing. Idk, but like others have said, he has to be better than Pezzetta. We also gave Roy a chance during a playoff push.

Yes, I think it will be Montreal.

I'd consider taking Armia out at this point. The fourth line needs more help than the second line for the first time this year...

 

[Scriptor]

Kapanen can apparently play in Montreal and, when the team's season ends, go down to help Laval. Kapanen's clan and Montreal will discuss this today.

I feel Roy will be heading back down and Kapanen will come play in Montreal first.

 

[Wats]

Wouldn't it be nice if he developed so much this past season playing big minutes he can come in and play on 2nd line: Newhook - Kapanen - Laine

 

[Sam I Am]

Enough with Danault already.

It's Kapanen's thread and Danault ain't coming back. It's over.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

i woudlnt mind trying Laine - Kapanen - Newhook we dont have much else Evans hasnt been that great lately

 

[Sam I Am]

Wouldn't it be nice if he developed so much this past season playing big minutes he can come in and play on 2nd line: Newhook - Kapanen - Laine

That would be nice. If centering the line is too much all at once, Kapanen can slide over to RW.

 

[Ozmodiar]

The idea was to send him to Laval after his season but considering we could use a center in Montreal, does he get a chance in Montreal first?

Evans moves up to 2nd line with Laine & Newhook? It's not ideal, but he'd at least provide them with a defensive presence & help Newhook with a speed game.

Kapanen to 4th line.

Or, Heineman moves up & Kapanen plays wing. Idk, but like others have said, he has to be better than Pezzetta. We also gave Roy a chance during a playoff push.

I’d like to see an all Nordic line:
Heineman - Kapanen - Laine

Bolster the shut down line:
Newhook - Evans - Armia

 

[JianYang]

Enough with Danault already.

It's Kapanen's thread and Danault ain't coming back. It's over.

Let's talk about michkov not being drafted instead. I know who to invite.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Brian Wilde said Gorton has him earmarked for Laval.

 

[EveryDay]

Brian Wilde said Gorton has him earmarked for Laval.

It's dumb if this is true.