XXIV97
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Kapenen is a third line player. I would not expect him to be a good top six player.Hypothetically speaking, if Andreas Johnsson and Kasperi Kapanen are available, who is the better fit for the Oilers?
Kapanen seems like he has more speed but lower IQ. He’s also the more gritty/feisty player and plays on the PK. 24 years old and 2 more years left at 3.2 million.
Johnsson probably has the higher hockey IQ which would make him a better fit beside McDavid, but he’s also slower and softer. I also don’t think he’s on the PK. 25 years old and 3 more years at 3.4 million.
Johnsson trade value should be lower since be came off a knee injury.
I would trade for Kapenen and give him a chance with McDavid. If he does not fit with McDavid, he can be a third line player + pk.
Athanasiou-Kapenen will be one fast line.