Kapanen Stands Out It will be difficult for Oliver Kapanen to earn a roster spot, but he’s doing all he can to convince Canadiens management that he deserves a longer look. Remember, if he doesn’t make the team, he will return to Sweden and play for his father’s team, Timra IK. On Monday night, Kapanen stood out as the best player, thanks to his tireless forecheck, as well as his high-end agility and puck handling. His defensive prowess was on display as well, as evidenced by his good work during the penalty kill.
sargad: Man har väl nästan redan börjat ställa in sig på att vi blir utan Kapanen denna säsong. Det är ju nästan ett manus som skrivet en Timråsupporter. Att vårat bästa nyförvärv inte kommer ha spelat en seriematch när det summeras.
Blir han kvar i Montreal så måste det ageras illa kvickt. Men inte jättemysigt läge med vår ekonomi och att både Hv och Rögle verkar jaga center med sina skadebekymmer i truppen.
Nacka TIKare: Jag tänker att Erixon säger det han måste säga för att försvara att han stannar kontraktstiden ut. Han vet nog själv att det är osannolikt att han kommer spela nåt. Man kan absolut förstå honom men att säga "Jag kommer ... | Läs mer
It will be difficult for Oliver Kapanen to earn a roster spot, but he’s doing all he can to convince Canadiens management that he deserves a longer look. Remember, if he doesn’t make the team, he will return to Sweden and play for his father’s team, Timra IK. On Monday night, Kapanen stood out as the best player, thanks to his tireless forecheck, as well as his high-end agility and puck handling. His defensive prowess was on display as well, as evidenced by his good work during the penalty kill.