An intriguing opportunity has arisen for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens. While Hughes shares the priority to claim top players available on NHL waivers with the Chicago Blackhawks, a notable player has become available.
The St. Louis Blues have recently placed forward Kasperi Kapanen on waivers, and the Canadiens have the chance to add him to their roster at no cost by 2 PM today.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have a history of fostering familial connections within the organization, as seen with Florian and Arber Xhekaj.
Kasperi Kapanen is the cousin of Oliver Kapanen, and they maintain a strong relationship. Kapanen is known for his impressive skating, speed, and offensive skills.
At 28 years old and standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 194 pounds, Kapanen was a first-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2014 (22nd overall) and has recorded 209 points in 470 NHL games, including 85 goals. He stands out as one of the more compelling players to enter waivers recently, earning just $1 million a year until the end of the current season. A decision will be made by 2 PM.
If you were in Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens’ shoes, would you pursue Kasperi Kapanen? Notably, he tallied 14 points in 23 games, including 8 goals, while with the St. Louis Blues in 2023.
