Kasperi Kapanen

NHL GAME RECAP: Carolina Hurricanes vs. St. Louis Blues 11/17/2024

RALEIGH, North Carolina: After a 4-0 shutout win against Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators, the Carolina Hurricanes hoped to finish a weekend back-to-back on a high. This time, it was with a more personal aspect.

St. Louis Blues Defeat Bruins 5-1, David Pastrnak Scores Lone Goal 3/11/2024

The Bruins took another loss at the TD Garden on Monday, March 11th when they hosted the St. Louis Blues. This 5-1 victory for the Blues broke their three-game skid following a two-game win streak that had put an end to another three-game losing streak. David Pastrnak kept Boston from being shut out for his […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues | 12.27.23

After a fun and festive Christmas break, the Dallas Stars returned to action in the Gateway to the West and took on their Central Division opponent, the St. Louis Blues. The Stars lost 2-1 to the Blues at the Enterprise Center on Wednesday night. Dallas fell to 20-9-4, while St. Louis improved to 18-15-1. Blues […]

Taking More Looks at What Dubas Should Do This Offseason

In my last article, I looked at some of the top targets for the Penguins that they could acquire either through trades or in free agency. Today, I look at more likely moves that Kyle Dubas could make as the Pens’ interim GM, the player he should keep, and who the Penguins should take in […]

Kyle Dubas Has A History At The Draft

The Pittsburgh Penguins finally have a lottery pick for the first time in a long time. The Penguins have only had a handful of first-round picks in the past ten years, with them in “win now” mode. The Penguins have traded most of their first-round picks, along with top prospects, in exchange for players to […]

Player Profile: Kasperi Kapanen

Don’t worry, be Kappy! Did you know that Kasperi Kapanen’s nickname is Kappy? If not, don’t sweat the small stuff. My player profile can help you get to know St. Louis Blues forward Kasperi Kapanen, born Samu Kasperi Kapanen on July 23, 1996. Kasperi, the oldest of four children, was born and raised in Kuopio, […]

Penguins Place Brock McGinn and Mark Friedman on Waivers Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Brock McGinn and defenseman Mark Friedman on waivers. After a productive weekend for the black and gold, General Manager Ron Hextall continues to make moves. After placing forward Kasperi Kapanen on waivers last week, the Penguins management is looking for the same luck, this time waiving Brock McGinn. Brock […]

Penguins Break Losing Streak, Defeat Blues 3-2 In Overtime

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime at Enterprise Center yesterday. Forwards Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin scored, and defenseman Marcus Pettersson had a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who improved to 28-21-9 on the season and broke their four-game losing streak. Goalie Tristan Jarry also made 25 saves […]

Who The Anaheim Ducks Could ADD at the Trade Deadline

March 3rd, 2023, aka the NHL’s trade deadline, is around the corner. As fans, we get whipped up into a frenzy every season with never-ending rumors swirling about while hoping our favorite teams will make necessary moves for the betterment of the franchise for the current season or the seasons to come. At this point […]

Pittsburgh Penguins Forward Kasperi Kapanen Takes Shot During Warm-Ups Vs. New York Rangers

The Penguins Place Kasperi Kapanen on Waivers

This afternoon the Pittsburgh Penguins have finally made a move, placing forward Kasperi Kapanen on waivers. The 26-year-old winger is coming off signing a two-year extension last summer that carries an annual value of 3,200,000. The deal was concerning as soon as it was signed, and it surely hasn’t played out the way Penguins General […]