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

[LesCactus]

They should trust him. He’s been playing against men for a while and he was great in the preseason. His first 12 games could have gone better, but like you said, he’s a different player today than he was in October.

And to be fair to him, the whole team was also kinda playing like shit in October.

 

[Deebs]

Good news.

With his skating ability, let him be a nuisance for the other team by trying to create turnovers on the forecheck and basically just being a pain in the ass. Nothing overwhelming but a solid defined role that keeps it simple for him.

 

[Victoire HuGo]

Very curious to see if he will be a changed player after having a successful year as a 1C in the SHL.

When he made the team out of camp, it was clear that it was an eye opening experience. He did well at camp and earned the right to make the team. But regular season is not like preseason, and he was not as ready. But he went to the SHL and has gained a lot of confidence and he also has some NHL games under his belt. So maybe he'll come in as a different player.

I'm skeptical due to main issue being his lack of strength. Doubt he put on muscle during season. Probably lost some if I'm being honest based on how most NHLers struggle to get workouts in during RS

 

[EveryDay]

Roy is going to be a big boost for Laval on that 2nd line.

 

[Dagistitsyn]

armias hand is busted i’d replace him over anyone, i know they won’t but he can barely play in the offensive zone right now

What happened to him anyways? When did the injury occur / do we even know what it is exactly ?

 

[Hacketts]

I like this move.

 

[Karma Police]

What happened to him anyways? When did the injury occur / do we even know what it is exactly ?

He fell awkwardly right on his wrist / hand in the Islanders game IIRC

 

[Vachon23]

Could boost his value as an asset for a #2 C next year to with a good performance

 

[Habssince89]

what a twist I love it

 

[McGees]

Could boost his value as an asset for a #2 C next year to with a good performance

Should entice Dubas for when Crosby asks to come to MTL.

 

[ahmedou]

This isn't April 1th 2025... It's not a fake news...

This is April 2th 2025! So it's a official news!

 

[Vachon23]

Should entice Dubas for when Crosby asks to come to MTL.

Was more thinking of Florida if Bennett resign and they want capspace and they see Kapanen could be an option as a bottom 6 C

 

[salbutera]

Of course but at the same time, Heineman has 0 goals 1 assist in his last 22 games. He just hasn’t been the same since his injury and while he works hard, should not be playing anywhere but the 4th line

We also don’t know the extent of the injury to his hand / wrist - handling the puck / shooting involve lost of “feel”, wrist injuries tend to linger and take a while to fully heal

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Good, much needed body and a lot more effective than Pezzeta!!

 

[McGees]

Was more thinking of Florida if Bennett resign and they want capspace and they see Kapanen could be an option as a bottom 6 C

For Lundell?

 

[Vachon23]

For Lundell?

Yes

 

[Team_Spirit]

Great news haters gonna hate

 

[WeThreeKings]

Finally someone that Marty should be able to trust.

Funny, I don't get too many people @ing me about Pezz now.

 

[Deebs]

Great news haters gonna hate

He has haters?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Send Roy down and get Pezz back on the hot dog eating contest.

 

[Scriptor]

Heineman-Kapanen-Laine please!

A Euro Line!

 

[Trabdy2]

He was pretty reliable earlier in the year, and having just come off some playoff intensity hockey in the SHL I hope that he can slot in right away to take that spot from Pezz and Roy.

 

[Scintillating10]

A1

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

armias hand is busted i’d replace him over anyone, i know they won’t but he can barely play in the offensive zone right now

Even if both of Armia's hands were busted he'd still be more productive than Pezzetta.

 

[Tuggy]

Awesome news!

Pezz is so dogshit that we had to change our mind on sending Kapanen to Laval

That's definitely part of it, but I also think the initial plan to send him to Laval would have been made before the Habs were in their current situation. In a playoff spot on April 2nd.

It's a great add for the team with Kapanen being able to play multiple roles and easily a better option than Pezzetta or Roy.