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Oilers waiver claim Kasperi Kapanen came to Edmonton with low expectations, but he's seamlessly fit into the lineup and is becoming a favourite of fans and the coach.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 23

Derek Ryan’s Unexpected but Amazing NHL career

Derek Ryan’s journey to the NHL is one of the most unexpected in league history. He wasn’t drafted. His 18 and 19-year-old years were spent on the last-place Spokane Chiefs in the Western Hockey League.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Host Hints Oilers Already Added One Trade Deadline Forward

Ryan Rishaug of the Got Yer’ Back podcast suggested during Wednesday’s show that the Edmonton Oilers may have already found a big piece of their trade deadline plans at forward this season.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 24

Oilers and Kapanen a Fit—Extension a Smart Gamble

The Edmonton Oilers are playing well, and while the stars are being the stars, credit should go to a few players who are considered depth pieces on the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / December 12

Oilers Forward In His Last NHL Chance Becoming Early Fan Favourite

Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen is arguably in his last chance in the NHL, and he's becoming a surprise fan favourite so far with Edmonton. The Oilers claimed Kasperi Kapanen on waivers from the St.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 1

Contributions from up and down the lineup leads to Oilers win over Avs

Kasperi Kapanen, Vasily Podkolzin, Brett Kulak, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. It’s not exactly the group you’d expect to lead the Oilers to a victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen Having Strong Start With New Team

The Edmonton Oilers decided to give forward Kasperi Kapanen a fresh start when they claimed him off of waivers from the St. Louis Blues on November 19th, 2024.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 28

Opportunity knocks for Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen as Hyman and Arvidsson remain out of the lineup

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch recently announced that forwards Zach Hyman and Viktor Arvidsson will be out of the lineup for the next 5-8 days, confirming that neither will be available for this weekend’s games against the Utah Hockey Club and the Colorado Avalanche.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / November 26

Insider explains absence of two more Edmonton Oilers forwards at practice

The Edmonton Oilers have been losing players left and right to injuries this season, and today, they took the ice for practice without forwards Derek Ryan and Kasperi Kapanen.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25

Visible Rift Between Oilers’ Ekholm and Kapanen Raises Questions

A curious moment during the Edmonton Oilers’ recent game against the New York Rangers has fans buzzing, with Sportsnet analysts questioning what appeared to be a heated exchange between defenseman Mattias Ekholm and forward Kasperi Kapanen.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / November 24

Mattias Ekholm Strangely Tears Into Kasperi Kapanen During Oilers Goal Celebration

Kasperi Kapanen is off to a good start with his new team, recording his first point with the Edmonton Oilers while playing alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl last night - but he still got chewed out by Mattias Ekholm.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 23

5 interesting facts about Oilers’ new addition Kasperi Kapanen

The Edmonton Oilers claimed Kasperi Kapanen off the waiver wire on Nov. 19, and he made his Oilers debut last Thursday in their 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

How Will Kapanen Best Fit with the Oilers?: Could He Find Success?

The Edmonton Oilers made a strong move by claiming Finnish winger Kasperi Kapanen off waivers from the St. Louis Blues. While Kapanen didn’t suit up for Tuesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators, he will soon join the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 20

Four things you might not know about Kasperi Kapanen

Yesterday, the Edmonton Oilers claimed Kasperi Kapanen on waivers from the St. Louis Blues. Kapanen only played ten times for the Blues this season scoring once, but has built up enough reputation over his career to be worth a waiver claim.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 19

Oilers Claim Kasperi Kapanen Off Waivers From Blues

The Edmonton Oilers have claimed forward Kasperi Kapanen via waivers from the St. Louis Blues. The right-winger has recorded 85 goals & 124 assists in 470 career NHL games.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 19

Oilers claim Blues winger Kasperi Kapanen off waivers

The Edmonton Oilers have claimed St. Louis Blues winger Kasperi Kapanen off waivers, the club announced Tuesday. Kapanen, 28, has appeared in 10 games in The Lou this year, scoring one goal and taking 11 shots on net.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

Edmonton Oilers claim Kasperi Kapanen off waivers

The Edmonton Oilers have claimed Finnish forward Kasperi Kapanen off waivers from the St. Louis Blues Tuesday. Kapanen is currently on a one-year, $1 million contract, and will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 19

Oilers claim former first-round pick off waivers

The Oilers added a veteran forward via the waiver wire.

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St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

St. Louis Blues place Kasperi Kapanen on waivers

The St. Louis Blues announced Monday that they have placed forward Kasperi Kapanen on waivers. Kapanen is currently on a one-year, $1 million contract, and will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Blues’ Kapanen Entering Make or Break Season

There is zero doubt that the 2024-25 NHL season will be very important for St. Louis Blues winger Kasperi Kapanen. The 28-year-old winger signed a one-year deal worth $1 million in the offseason.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / January 17, 2024

Blues Place Kapanen on IR, Recall Gaudette from Springfield

The St. Louis Blues announced today that forward Kasperi Kapanen has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Kapanen will be re-evaluated in four weeks after blocking a shot against the Philadelphia Flyers.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17, 2024

Blues place veteran winger on IR, expected to miss four weeks

Blues winger Kasperi Kapanen will be out a minimum of four weeks with a lower-body injury.

St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / January 14, 2024

Blues player of the game vs. Bruins: Kasperi Kapanen

When Kasperi Kapanen can skate like the dickens, the St. Louis Blues forward is a dangerous weapon. Kapanen, who had an assist and played 16:32 in a 4-3 overtime loss against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, utilized his speed well in this game.

St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / December 30, 2023

Blues player of the game vs. Penguins: Kasperi Kapanen

You just had a feeling. How could you not? Facing your former squad, again, but this time in the building he once called home, Kasperi Kapanen, even playing his third game in four nights, second of back-to-backs with little juice in the tank, would have something.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / July 21, 2022

Penguins sign Kasperi Kapanen to two-year, $6.4M contract

Among other offseason moves, the Pittsburgh Penguins did well to keep their "big three" of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang together for the upcoming season and beyond. Pittsburgh held onto another one of its own on Thursday.

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