shureshot66
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Scouting Report:
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/15/2014-nhl-draft-profile-14-kasperi-kapanen/
Date of birth: 7/23/1996
Place of birth: Kuopio, Finland
Ht: 6’0″ Wt: 181 lbs
Shoots: Right
Position: RW
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2014
Twitter: @kasperikapanen
Kasperi Kapanen comes from a long line of hockey players, most notably his father Sami. He’s one of the most talented kids in the draft this year and has been playing the majority of his young career against much older and smarter competition.
Kapanen can’t fly around the ice quite like his father, but he does have above average speed. His wrist shot and very fast release haunts goalies who are slow to make reactions. He can handle the puck through tight spaces and is just as potent a passer as he is a scorer.
He’s going to need some extra time in Finland before he makes the jump to the NHL. He’s not looked at as a defensive player, but he does play a North American style when he backchecks. Kapanen has some time to grow into his body which will help with his physical game and board play, an aspect he need to work on.
http://thehockeywriters.com/kasperi-kapanen-prospect-profile/
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