GhostofPotvin29
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LuncheonMeat said:So Kapanen is a Finnish born player still playing in FInland, 19 in July. He also wears #42, so now Bozak REALLY needs to go. Harrington is 22 and spent his junior years with the London Knights.
Anyone know much about either of these guys?
Playing alongside father and former NHLer Sami Kapanen in KalPa, Kasperi has overcome injury that kept him from competing for Finland at the 2014 World Junior Championship and remains high in the ranks simply because few possess his top-end puck handling ability. His game lacks physicality but his hockey sense, on-ice vision and playmaking skills are unparalleled and in a draft class with few game-breakers, Kapanen will be coveted. When attacking one-on-one, there are few players who are as dangerous as Kapanen.
Profile from: Brendan Ross of Dobber Prospects - Feb. 17th
http://www.mynhldraft.com/2014/NHL-Draft-Profiles/Kasperi-Kapanen
Director of European Scouting, Goran Stubb:
?He?s a good-skating wing and can also play center. He has a smooth and surprisingly fast style that has surprised many unsuspecting defensemen. His tricky puck skills and quick release have paid off in many games and he has good hand-eye coordination. He?s not overly physical, but does not shy away from rough situations.?
http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=85834&tab=scr