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NHL Waivers: Edmonton Oilers Take Kasperi Kapanen From The Blues The Edmonton Oilers got Kasperi Kapanen off NHL waivers from the Blues almost three months after losing two RFAs to St. Louis.
Won't play Tuesday Kapanen, who was picked up off waivers Tuesday, will join the team in Edmonton, which means he won't be ready to face Ottawa on Tuesday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton report...
Impact Kapanen was struggling to get into the lineup for the Blues, appearing in just 10 of their 19 outings this year in which he tallied one goal, 11 shots and 15 hits while averaging a mere 11:19 of ice time. Minutes won't be any easier to come by for the winger in Edmonton, especially once Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed) is cleared to return.
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RELEASE: Oilers claim Kasperi Kapanen off waivers | Edmonton Oilers The Finnish winger had a goal in 10 appearances for the Blues this season & has 209 career points (85 goals) in 470 career NHL games with To...
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Claimed off waivers Edmonton claimed Kapanen off waivers from St. Louis on Tuesday.
Impact Kapanen has one goal, 11 shots on net and 15 hits through 10 outings this season. He could play in the bottom six of the Oilers while getting time on the penalty kill.
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Blues waive forward Kasperi Kapanen. Does that signal a return from injury for another Blue? If Kapanen clears waivers on Tuesday afternoon, he will be eligible to be sent down to AHL affiliate Springfield in order to open a spot on...
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NHL Waivers: Blues Place Former Penguins, Leafs Right Winger Kasperi Kapanen On The Wire The St. Louis Blues placed Kasperi Kapanen on NHL waivers after claiming him from the Pittsburgh Penguins in February 2023.
2 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hits waivers Kapanen was placed on waivers Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Kapanen has been limited to 10 appearances this season because of five healthy scratches and a four-game absence due to an upper-body injury. He has contributed one goal, 11 shots on net and 15 hits when he's been in the lineup. If Kapanen clears waivers, he could see regular playing time with AHL Springfield.
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Returns to action Saturday Kapanen (upper body) will be back in the lineup versus Washington on Saturday, according to Lou Korac of NHL.com,
Impact Kapanen sat out four consecutive games with the injury. Kapanen is off to a slow start with only one goal in eight games this season. Look for him to see bottom-six minutes as he is averaging only 11:47 in 2024-25.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to miss out versus Utah Kapanen (upper body) is not expected to play in Thursday's matchup with Utah, per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.
Impact With Dylan Holloway (neck) cleared to return, the Blues can likely afford to give Kapanen some more time to recover from his upper-body issue. Even prior to getting hurt, the 28-year-old winger was far from a lock for the lineup, having been scratched twice, and was struggling to produce with just one point in eight games.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Might return Thursday Kapanen (upper body) might draw back into the lineup Thursday versus Utah, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Wednesday.
Impact Kapanen has a goal, 10 shots and 13 hits in eight appearances with the Blues in 2024-25. He's missed St. Louis' past three games. Kapanen skated alongside Jake Neighbours and Pavel Buchnevich during Wednesday's practice, so those will likely be his linemates if he returns Thursday.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Set to miss Tuesday's game Kapanen (upper body) isn't expected to play Tuesday versus Tampa Bay, according to Lou Korac of The Hockey News.
Impact Kapanen is set to miss his third straight game. He has a goal, two PIM, 10 shots and 13 hits in eight appearances in 2024-25. Kapanen will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's healthy.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Blues defenseman Philip Broberg will miss 4-6 weeks with an apparent right leg injury
St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg is expected to miss the next four to six weeks because of an apparent right leg injuryNOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of action Saturday Kapanen (upper body) will not play against the Maple Leafs on Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact Kapanen will miss his second straight game, after he was injured Tuesday against the Senators. The former Maple Leaf has a goal in eight appearances this season. Expect to see Nathan Walker remain in the lineup for Kapanen.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Kapanen (upper body) won't play Thursday against the Flyers.
Impact Kapanen exited Tuesday's game against the Senators due to an upper-body injury, and he's considered day-to-day. Nathan Walker will enter the lineup against Philadelphia, while Kapanen's next chance to return will be Saturday against Toronto.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with upper-body injury Kapanen (upper body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Senators.
Impact Kapanen was ruled out prior to the start of the third period with the Blues already down 6-0, so this could have an element of caution involved. If the 28-year-old can't play Thursday in Philadelphia, Nathan Walker would likely draw into the lineup.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
First goal of season Saturday Kapanen notched a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Hurricanes.
Impact Kapanen found the back of the net for the first time this season with a wrister in the third period, and he came through at a time when the Blues needed him the most since the Hurricanes had scored two quick goals to even things up. Kapanen hasn't recorded more than 22 points in any of the previous three seasons, and as a bottom-six forward with limited opportunities to produce, that might not change in 2024-25, either.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Kapanen scores in 3rd period as the Blues beat the Hurricanes 4-3
Kasperi Kapanen snapped a tie 4:26 into the third period, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two points in Thursday's win Kapanen scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.
Impact Kapanen is up to five points this preseason (three goals, two assists), which should be enough for him to secure a middle-six spot in the lineup. The winger struggled with 22 points over 73 contests last season while averaging 14:23 of ice time per game. Kapanen is also a candidate to see power-play time, though if his offense struggles once the games start counting, he's at risk of dropping off the power play and down the lineup.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Kasperi Kapanen scores no-look backhand goal vs. Stars
OCTOBER 4 • YOUTUBE
Pens one-year contract Kapanen signed a one-year, $1 million contract with St. Louis on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Kapanen collected six goals, 22 points, 99 shots on net and 64 hits in 73 regular-season outings for the Blues in 2023-24. He was utilized up and down the lineup but should see most of his playing time in a bottom-six role during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Generates 22 points with Blues Kapanen posted six goals and 16 assists across 73 games during the 2023-24 campaign.
Impact The Blues claimed Kapanen off waivers during the 2022-23 season. He immediately showed promise with eight goals and 14 points through the final 23 games of the season, but his game never took off the following season. The 27-year-old will be a free agent this summer, and it's unclear if he's in the plans moving forward for the rebuilding Blues.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
Scores sixth this season Kapanen scored in the first period during Sunday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
Impact The tally brings Kapanen to six goals and 22 points on the campaign. In a broader view, it remains disappointing that Kapanen never delivered on the promise he showed in flashes during his 20-goal, 40-point run in 2018-19. On the other hand, this is the fifth straight season in which he hasn't topped 11 goals, so fantasy managers weren't likely to be deeply invested in his production.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Three points in victory Kapanen tallied a goal and two assists in Monday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.
Impact Kapanen opened the scoring midway through the first period, burying a loose puck in the slot, before adding a pair of assists in the second on goals from Kevin Hayes and Brandon Saad. It's an unexpected outburst from the 27-year-old Kapanen -- he hadn't scored since Dec. 30, tallying just four assists in his last 20 games. He now has 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) through 57 games this season while primarily working in a bottom-six role.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Kasperi Kapanen boosts Blues to victory over Bruins Kasperi Kapanen matched his career high with three points, collecting a goal and two assists while leading the St.Louis Blues to a 5-1 road...
MARCH 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ready to play Saturday Kapanen (lower body) is prepared to rejoin the lineup versus Buffalo on Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact Kapanen will return following a seven-game absence due to his lower-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the winger had managed just one goal in his last 28 outings while putting 40 shots on net and generating five helpers. The Finn hasn't reached the 20-goal threshold since 2018-19 when he was with Toronto and looks no closer to hitting that mark this season either.
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