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There is zero doubt that the 2024-25 NHL season will be very important for St. Louis Blues winger Kasperi Kapanen. The 28-year-old winger signed a one-year deal worth $1 million in the offseason.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Blues re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year, $1 million contract

The St. Louis Blues re-signed forward Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year, $1 million contract, PuckPedia reported Monday. The soon-to-be 28-year-old Finnish forward scored six goals and 16 assists for 22 points in 73 games with the Blues.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Blues re-sign former first-round pick

The St. Louis Blues are re-signing forward Kasperi Kapanen.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

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NHL News / Dose.ca / April 7

Oliver Kapanen is Liiga’s leading playoff scorer

More and more, we’re hearing about Oliver Kapanen among the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects. First, he finished the regular season on a high. Then, he started the playoffs in Finland’s top division (SM-Liiga) like a lion.

St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / March 14

Can Saad, Hayes, Kapanen continue recent trend of driving play, impacting results? That's the big question for Blues as they look for secondary scoring

It's only been two games but it bears asking of the St. Louis Blues' line of Brandon Saad, Kevin Hayes and Kasperi Kapanen: is this sustainable? For the

St. Louis Blues News / Field Level Media / March 11

Kasperi Kapanen boosts Blues to victory over Bruins

Kasperi Kapanen matched his career high with three points, collecting a goal and two assists while leading the St. Louis Blues to a 5-1 road win over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.

St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / February 26

Thomas, Kyrou, Kapanen moving on looking forward following benching

Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou and Kasperi Kapanen were each on the ice for the St. Louis Blues on Monday for practice at Centene Community Ice Center just two days after being benched in a 6-1 thumping at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings.

St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / February 24

Thomas, Kyrou, Kapanen benched in third period of 6-1 loss against Red Wings

Drew Bannister has been down this road before, and it's one the St. Louis Blues interim coach would rather not drive down. But he was down that pathway

St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / February 9

Faulk, Perunovich out week to week, leaving blueline a little thin; Kapanen to return

It was a little good news, bad news for the St. Louis Blues on Thursday and on Friday after they returned from their weeklong hiatus during the All-Star break.

St. Louis Blues News / FirstSportz / February 9

Blues’ Kasperi Kapanen slapped with huge penalty, ordered to pay $117,000 fine in 2023 drunk driving case

In a major blow to the St Louis. Blues, their forward Kasperi Kapanen has been penalized with a huge fine. The Finland international has been found guilty on the charges of aggravated drunk driving from August 2023.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 8

Blues’ Kasperi Kapanen slapped with fine after 2023 drunk driving charge in Finland

St. Louis Blues forward Kasperi Kapanen will be on the hook for $117,000 USD for driving under the influence in his home country of Finland in 2023. “Last month, I made a mistake that cannot be accepted, and I take full responsibility for my actions.

St. Louis Blues News / Field Level Media / January 17

Blues F Kasperi Kapanen (lower body) out through break

St. Louis Blues forward Kasperi Kapanen is likely out through the All-Star break with a lower-body injury that occurred in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Blues Place Kapanen on IR, Recall Gaudette from Springfield

The St. Louis Blues announced today that forward Kasperi Kapanen has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Kapanen will be re-evaluated in four weeks after blocking a shot against the Philadelphia Flyers.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Blues place veteran winger on IR, expected to miss four weeks

Blues winger Kasperi Kapanen will be out a minimum of four weeks with a lower-body injury.

St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / January 14

Blues player of the game vs. Bruins: Kasperi Kapanen

When Kasperi Kapanen can skate like the dickens, the St. Louis Blues forward is a dangerous weapon. Kapanen, who had an assist and played 16:32 in a 4-3 overtime loss against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, utilized his speed well in this game.

St. Louis Blues News / St. Louis Blues on SI / December 30

Blues player of the game vs. Penguins: Kasperi Kapanen

You just had a feeling. How could you not? Facing your former squad, again, but this time in the building he once called home, Kasperi Kapanen, even playing his third game in four nights, second of back-to-backs with little juice in the tank, would have something.

NHL News / St. Louis Blues on SI / December 30

Player to watch vs. Penguins: Kasperi Kapanen

My player to watch for the St. Louis Blues against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday is forward Kasperi Kapanen. Kapanen will be making his first trip to Pittsburgh since the Penguins waived him on Feb.

NHL News / St. Louis Blues on SI / October 24

Player to watch vs. Jets: Kasperi Kapanen

My player to watch for the St. Louis Blues to begin a four-game road trip on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets is right wing Kasperi Kapanen. Kapanen had

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / September 22, 2023

St. Louis Blues 2023-24 Player Projections: Kasperi Kapanen

After posting 20 goals in his first full NHL season with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2018-19, Kasperi Kapanen‘s career has unexpectedly failed to reach or exceed such heights, with the plague of inconsistency in his career not only more notable but perhaps more tragic, in a player with the physical ability often reflected through his game.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / September 8, 2023

St. Louis Blues forward Kasperi Kapanen suspected of drunk driving

As first reported by Finnish outlet Yle, and confirmed later by the St. Louis Blues, Kasperi Kapanen is facing charges of aggravated drunk driving last month.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25, 2023

Blues claim Kasperi Kapanen off waivers from Penguins

Kasperi Kapanen is in the midst of a tough season that has seen him record just seven goals and 13 assists in 43 games and being a healthy scratch on multiple occasions.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24, 2023

Penguins Place Kapanen on Waivers, Coach Wants Chychrun

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Kasperi Kapanen on waivers Friday. Earlier in the afternoon, coach Mike Sullivan said of Kapanen’s absence

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / February 23, 2023

Penguins could trade Kasperi Kapanen as they seek cap relief

The Penguins will need to clear some cap space in order to active Jan Rutta, and Kapanen could be the odd man out.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 23, 2023

Penguins’ Kapanen Could Be Turning a Corner

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently trying to navigate through numerous injuries while also attempting to climb out of fifth place in a very competitive Metropolitan Division.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / December 4, 2022

Kasperi Kapanen Hat Trick Highlights Improved Play in Penguins Lineup

PITTSBURGH - The month of November was a struggle for Kasperi Kapanen, as he missed most of the month for being scratched from the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / December 1, 2022

Kasperi Kapanen Shows Improvement for Penguins Upon Return to Lineup

Kasperi Kapanen has been a major topic of conversation for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was signed to a two-year extension this summer despite coming off a career-worst season in 2021-22 and is struggling to find consistency during the early portion of this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12, 2022

Should Penguins part ways with Kasperi Kapanen?

Should Penguins part ways with struggling winger Kasperi Kapanen?

Kasperi Kapanen’s second stint with the Penguins has been bumpy, to put it lightly.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / July 21, 2022

Penguins sign Kasperi Kapanen to two-year, $6.4M contract

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