I think Kapanen is undervalued by some commentators and fans, he has pretty good hands and can make plays in very tight spaces, his shot is not as good as Suzuki or Slaf, he's never gonna be a 30 goal scorer, maybe not even 25, but every other aspects of his game are good enough to put him in a top 6 role on a winning team when he hits his prime.
Prospect Info: Oliver Kapanen, RHC, KalPa U20 (U20 SM-sarja), 64th Overall
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Kapanen is eligible to play for the Laval Rocket in the AHL playoffs 
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I like Kapanen over Beck, but that's just me.
The Real Timo
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I am skeptical regarding him being better than Pezz right off the bat. But I am prepared to be surprised.
Who is in favor of giving Savard a few games off?
Who is in favor of giving Savard a few games off?
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I think being in a playoff spot would be more grounds to not play Kapanen. MSL didn’t tolerate mistakes from Roy and Xhekaj when the vets made even worse mistakes but since they are young they are easy scapegoats. Im expecting Kapanen to play similar minutes to Beck.
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He'll be too busy playing in the playoffs for the Habs.Kapanen is eligible to play for the Laval Rocket in the AHL playoffs
that's honestly amazing news, Kapanen is criminally underrated, he has the potential to have Heineman-esque impact on the team
This seems like a good place to ask this... will they avoid sending Roy down because they only have a limited number of call-ups?
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If he can provide any secondary scoring it's a bonus plus he can skate .Put the kid on the 2nd line
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Hopefully it's pre car accident Heineman and not the one since then.
I'm not sure if anyone had to chance to watch his time in Europe, but any sense of whether he got physically stronger?
I thought skating, pace and positioning wise, he was able to keep up in his nhl stint, but he just couldnt really outmuscle defenders to win a battle or protect possession. It's not even just body strength, but stick strength as well. He was easily stripped in stick battles.
I thought skating, pace and positioning wise, he was able to keep up in his nhl stint, but he just couldnt really outmuscle defenders to win a battle or protect possession. It's not even just body strength, but stick strength as well. He was easily stripped in stick battles.
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On the road trip out west, I think the Calgary game, he fell & landed on his wrist. It's at least a high grade sprain.
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This is fantastic news. Welcome back, Ollie.
Hopefully we return Roy back to Laval.
Not sure how he could be any worse than Pezzetta. He's had a good season in the SHL, played meaningful games and was relied upon in different kind of situations.I am skeptical regarding him being better than Pezz right off the bat. But I am prepared to be surprised.
Who is in favor of giving Savard a few games off?
I'm interested in knowing why you doubt that Kapanen is better than Pezzetta currently though. Maybe I'm missing something.
The Real Timo
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Nothing... just want to see it, that's all. Before he was sent back, he wasn't playing really well and I'd argue not a ton better than Pezz. SHL is not NHL, especially not during the finally playoffs push days. So... fingers crossed... hopefully he comes back strong.
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I loved his stint with us , unlike Roy he brings alot of other stuff to the game if he isin't gonna put up points
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They should really sit Armia then and let him heal. Getting him healthy would do wonders for us
