RW Kasperi Kapanen (2014, 22nd, PIT; traded to TOR)

[QnebO]

Johnston said yesterday he went home to see family.

So he could be going back?

KalPa is not saying yet that Kasperi would or wouldn't play for KalPa. So Pens haven't decided.

 

[Past Considerations]

GM of Kalpa said: "I can't comment on this, informing is still up to PIT, but since he was sent back here, maybe one can read it between the lines"

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

It's all cap trickery. Having him on the roster 'til the last second gets them closest to the cap, allowing them to maximize the LTIR relief they'll get from Bennett being on the shelf.

 

[Miqqo]

Just saw news of Kapanen going back to Kalpa on some Finnish tabloids and it's also on Kalpas homesite.

Edit. It says Kasperi is joining the team on Monday.

 

[JJTT]

http://liiga.fi/ottelut/2014-2015/runkosarja/6205/kokoonpanot/

Kapanen playing today vs Kärpät.

 

[ProgOg]

And it was Sill who did it. Oh well, doesn't matter. Just really bad luck.

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Interesting quote there by Johnston at the end of that video. He said that Kapanen could come back to NA after his season in Finland is finished, either to PIT or to WBS and that he will be that much better. Said he was close now. Is that even possible to see him in PIT/WBS this season? I mean, European schedule, international rules etc.. I was kinda surprised.

Some update to where Kapanen could go after his season finishes in Finland. That would be towards the end of March, no?

 

[JJTT]

Some update to where Kapanen could go after his season finishes in Finland. That would be towards the end of March, no?

Regular season ends 12th of March so he should be back in North America in early April at latest, unless KalPa somehow manges to get past 1st/2nd round in playoffs.

 

[ProgOg]

Regular season ends 12th of March so he should be back in North America in early April at latest, unless KalPa somehow manges to get past 1st/2nd round in playoffs.

Thanks for the info!

 

[ProgOg]

Seems to be having quite the start to his season: 1 goal and 1 assist so far today (and still 10 min to go), plus 2 assists in his first 2 games. And a shootout winner.

4pts in 3 games? Good job, Kapanen.

 

[JJTT]

Seems to be having quite the start to his season: 1 goal and 1 assist so far today (and still 10 min to go), plus 2 assists in his first 2 games. And a shootout winner.

4pts in 3 games? Good job, Kapanen.

Yeah he seems much more involved in the game, instead of floating around like he did last year. Of course icetime (over 18 minutes per game) and linemates might have something to do with that.

Also he seems to keep his head up more and looking at his options rather than trying to deke around everyone.

Looking good so far, let's hope that he can keep this up.

 

[edd1e]

Also KalPa is totally different team from last year. KK can really shine on this team

 

[Remix]

Kapanen scored both goals today for KalPa in 2-3 overtime loss to HIFK.
3+3 in 4 games now, not too shabby

 

[ProgOg]

Kapanen scored both goals today for KalPa in 2-3 overtime loss to HIFK.
3+3 in 4 games now, not too shabby

Top U20 scorer has 7 points in 13 games right now. Hope he continues that point streak!

 

[penguins2946*]

To those who have seen Kapanen play this year, would it be crazy to think that he could come to NA after his season and help the Pens this season?

 

[JJTT]

To those who have seen Kapanen play this year, would it be crazy to think that he could come to NA after his season and help the Pens this season?

Maybe on PP but he would get killed on 5vs5 in playoffs.

 

[rduck1]

To those who have seen Kapanen play this year, would it be crazy to think that he could come to NA after his season and help the Pens this season?

It'll be a pretty demanding season, with the NHL pre-season behind him and the WJC coming up. I imagine he'll be working hard to improve physically as well, so by the end of the Liiga season he might be pretty exhausted. That said, I can't imagine him refusing if called upon.

 

[fr9dd9]

Is kasperi injured?

 

[JJTT]

Is kasperi injured?

Yeah he has some small upped body injury. He should be healthy for the U20 Tournament in Czech Rebublic next week.

 

[BusQuets]

9 games and 9 points in stingy FEL. Looks like Pens grabbed another steal at number 22.

 

[revaal]

2+1 tonight. 2nd goal was pretty slick although goalie wasn't that great on that one.

 

[M2Beezy]

9 games and 9 points in stingy FEL. Looks like Pens grabbed another steal at number 22.

Thats what i thinking too cause this guy seems like one of those smart players who allways wants to improove. I think is a huge steal at 22 and wish he dropped to 24 but im happy with mccann too!

Hope he has a great year and makes the Pens hes a great player all ready

 

[jaa]

He has improved his game in the d-zone but still a long way to go in order to be full time NHLer defensive-wise. Compared to last year he has definitely made some progress.

With those legs and shot+skill he has, I think he will produce in a couple of years on the other side of atlantic. Biggest weaknesses of his are size and off-the-puck decisions especially on d-zone.

 

[Raimo Sillanpää]

Thats what i thinking too cause this guy seems like one of those smart players who allways wants to improove. I think is a huge steal at 22 and wish he dropped to 24 but im happy with mccann too!

Hope he has a great year and makes the Pens hes a great player all ready

Maybe being on a bad Kalpa team made him play bad so he'd sink - therefore he wouldn't be stuck in the same situation when in the NHL

 

[kelsier]

Never thought much of him apart from having slick hands and fast legs. The under 18 WJC were a disaster from team Finland so that dropped the stocks even further. Something happened in the Pens camp and he returned as a whole another player. PPG in Kalpa this year at age of 18 is damn impressive. Looks like he could be a star in the making.

 

[FinPanda]

Another goal in a 6-2 win. So 10 games and 10 points (6+4).