Prospect Discussion: Kasperi Kapanen

[Rielly Good]

Who cares who made the trade. We have have a bright future and I don't give a **** about those years anymore lol

 

[The Iceman]

I don't think so... Whens the last time we traded away a 1st round prospect under 21.

Jiri Tlusty was around that age when we dumped him.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Jiri Tlusty was around that age when we dumped him.

Yeah but that was mainly due to the controversy surrounding him.

 

[Antropovsky]

Yeah but that was mainly due to the controversy surrounding him.

Do you mean the nude photo? If so, it was in 2007-2008 season, he wasn't traded until 2009-2010 season.

Brian Burke wanted to make changes, he traded Tlusty for recent Canes first round pick Paradis who was supposed to be an NHL belligerent power forward in the making.

 

[ErnieLeafs]

Jiri Tlusty was around that age when we dumped him.

Jiri Tlusty

"*ock show", as he came to be known.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Do you mean the nude photo? If so, it was in 2007-2008 season, he wasn't traded until 2009-2010 season.

Brian Burke wanted to make changes, he traded Tlusty for recent Canes first round pick Paradis who was supposed to be an NHL belligerent power forward in the making.

Oh really? I thought the events were closer for some reason.

 

[mattihp]

Jiri Tlusty

"*ock show", as he came to be known.

Why not call him Dr *ock?

 

[LastWordArmy]

http://lastwordonhockey.com/2017/08/20/toronto-maple-leafs-roster-preview-kasperi-kapanen/

As yet another member of a talented crop of young Toronto Maple Leafs players, Kasperi Kapanen’s potential is over flowing. Blessed with elite speed along with a defensive responsibility rarely seen in a player of his age, he could be a key piece for the Leafs moving forward.

 

[Kamiccolo]

What's up with him? 2 points in his first 5 games..

 

[Battle Lin]

imo hyman, brown, and kapanen will be elite defensive forwards and PKers for us for years to come, babs will probably put one on each of the top 3 lines, and among them kappy is fastest skater and most offensively skilled...hes got intriguing potential for sure, we'll see him for sure next season

 

[Apotheosis]

I just want to see him in the NHL so badly. He's McDavid level fast. Adding that kind of speed to a top 3 speed team already is borderline unfair to think about.

 

[613Leafer]

imo hyman, brown, and kapanen will be elite defensive forwards and PKers for us for years to come, babs will probably put one on each of first top 3 lines, and among them kappy is fastest skater and most offensively skilled...hes got intriguing potential for sure, we'll see him for sure next season

Improving this team defensively doesn't all have to do with the blueline. Guys like Kapanen/Brown coming in and taking spots from one-dimensional guys like JVR should help improve our team defence, even if their offensive potential is probably a little lower.

 

[Walshy7]

Kapanen has the potential to be another level offensively than brown and 2 levels better than Hyman all while being excellent defensively with good size 6'1". Already has chemistry with NYlander who might be moving to C next season match made already

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

imo hyman, brown, and kapanen will be elite defensive forwards and PKers for us for years to come, babs will probably put one on each of first top 3 lines, and among them kappy is fastest skater and most offensively skilled...hes got intriguing potential for sure, we'll see him for sure next season

Grundy too. But yeah Kapanen is our best forward prospect. His tools are very impressive and he's pretty clutch

 

[Stephen]

I'd like to see him slide in for Komarov at some point.

 

[NarcoPolo]

I thought Kapanen was better than Brown in training camp last year. Just didnt make sense to loose Brown for nothing if we sent him down in place for Kappy.

 

[DarkKnight]

What's up with him? 2 points in his first 5 games..

Not surprised really, after what he did last year with the big club, he has to have some initial letdown again stuck in the A. I honestly don't think this guy is going to grow anymore in the A, and I'm worried he just stagnates.

 

[saffronleaf]

I'd love to see:

Hyman - Matthews - Marner
Marleau - Nylander - Kapanen
JVR - Kadri - Brown
Leivo/Martin - Moore - Komarov

 

[Not My Tempo]

I'd love to see:

Hyman - Matthews - Marner
Marleau - Nylander - Kapanen
JVR - Kadri - Brown
Leivo/Martin - Moore - Komarov

I actually think we’ll end up running something very similar next year. Replace JVR with Leivo or Grundström

 

[Apotheosis]

I'd love to see:

Hyman - Matthews - Marner
Marleau - Nylander - Kapanen
JVR - Kadri - Brown
Leivo/Martin - Moore - Komarov

And then a year beyond that, I want to see Hyman somewhere with Kadri and a better offensive talent occupying that top line spot.

 

[Lightsol]

I'd love to see:

Hyman - Matthews - Marner
Marleau - Nylander - Kapanen
JVR - Kadri - Brown
Leivo/Martin - Moore - Komarov

We aren't going to dump Bozak and keep JVR... I would in fact bet more on the opposite being true...

 

[MJ65]

Kap is going to be on this roster sooner then later - at least that's what I am hoping

 

[thewave]

Kap is going to be on this roster sooner then later - at least that's what I am hoping

Hope so. He should be.

 

[supermann_98]

I think he’ll be the first fwd called up as an injury replacement, either that or they let him ripen for the whole year on the farm.

Nothing wrong with that, it’s not like he put up 80 points in the A last year, or he’s 23 or something.

Yes he was impressive in the playoffs but again, he’s young so why rush? I see him stepping right into JVR or Leo’s spot next year

 

[taurine330]

I don't mind him ripening for another year. If he doesn't mind. It must eat him up a bit. Hopefully motivates him as well.