therealkoho
Him/Leaf/fan
the obvious deal with Edmonton is Kapanen + Gardiner + 2nd 2020 for Darnell Nurse and Jujhar KhairaKapanen for puljujarvi? Adds speed to mcdavid/oilers and adds size to our top 9
the obvious deal with Edmonton is Kapanen + Gardiner + 2nd 2020 for Darnell Nurse and Jujhar KhairaKapanen for puljujarvi? Adds speed to mcdavid/oilers and adds size to our top 9
I agree. I was just saying 1 of Kappy or Brown should go LW. Will be a better set up for more playing time for them, especially when Marleau is gone.kapanen should shift lw, be amazing with Tavares
kapanen should shift lw, be amazing with Tavares
Kap will probably score 10 on the PK aloneIt all depends on how Babcock uses him. If he can get up with Matty or JT for a while, maybe 2nd pp, he will crack 20 for sure.
He must have had more breakaways than anyone in the NHl on the PK last season. He had, what 3 alone in the Boston series?Kap will probably score 10 on the PK alone
I think they'll likely use him lower in the lineup as he's quite good at creating on his own. The guy I envision ending up on that line would be Johnsson.Does anyone see the possibility of Kapanen - Matthews - Nylander line ?
Possible with injuries.Does anyone see the possibility of Kapanen - Matthews - Nylander line ?
I have to wonder if Brown or Kapanen get tried on the left wing. Nobody wants either player stuck on the 4th line and with Nylander clearly stayingRW with the addition of Tavares, and Marner at RW, without a trade we have 2 guys in Kappy and Brownie that we all (for the most part) like being stuck in a 4RW role. When Marleau is gone maybe as soon as next year for cap reasons, another LW spot opens but we are still heavy RW. Have to wonder if Babs tries a 3rd line of Brown-Kadri-Kapanen and throws Johnsson on the 4th line. Keep Johnsson's stats a touch lower and re-sign him for cheap when he needs a new contract after this season. Then move Johnsson up when Marleau is gone.
LW- Hyman,Brown,Johnsson
RW-Marner,Nylander,Kapanen
Seems more ideal than when Marleau goes having;
LW- Hyman,Johnsson
RW-Marner,Nylander,Brown,Kapanen
Kapanen is levels ahead of where Hyman was at his age, but Hyman has an immense leash and we should trade/demote Kapanen or something.
I truly hate the double standards here, we give infinite rope to Hyman, Brown and Komarov, meanwhile Kap has two mediocre PRESEASON games and Babcock and co are out for blood....just lol.
Kapanen is levels ahead of where Hyman was at his age, but Hyman has an immense leash and we should trade/demote Kapanen or something.
I truly hate the double standards here, we give infinite rope to Hyman, Brown and Komarov, meanwhile Kap has two mediocre PRESEASON games and Babcock and co are out for blood....just lol.
U dont understand. Hyman's forechecking, puck pursuit is as good as anyone in the NHL. He isnt relied on for bring skill. Kapanen doesn't have the skill or the grit to specialize in any area.
He's 22 and is already one of the best skaters in the NHL.
As far as grit goes, I've seen Hyman attempt to lay hits and mostly get flattened, meanwhile I've actually seen Kap dish out a few solid hits.
He should absolutely have an opportunity to showcase himself with good players like JT, Mitch or Auston, we've given such opportunities to trash like Brown, Hyman and even Komarov, but we can't afford it to a 22 year old speed demon?
Give him a good opportunity and then if he fails hit me up with that theory.
If u can't see it now, u never will. Kapanen is outsmarted on every odd man rush he gets with his speed. They dare him to shoot and he forces the pass. He never makes a high end play. It ends after his great speed. This isnt the old Maple Leafs regime. They can upgrade the bottom 6 by moving him out. Surely, Leivo should never sit in place of Kapanen. Leivo has hockey sense and deserves a shot.
I don't think they will demote Marleau. lolKappy should have been on Matthews line from the start of the preseason instead of a player whos destined to play on the marlies.