Less than two weeks before the NHL free agency opens, the St. Louis Blues announced that forward Kasperi Kapanen will become a free agent on July 1, news that might interest the Montreal Canadiens.
According to general manager Doug Armstrong, St. Louis will not offer him a new contract, paving the way for other teams to sign him.
This opportunity arises after Kent Hughes, GM of the Canadiens, recently signed his cousin, Oliver Kapanen.
The possibility of acquiring Kasperi Kapanen, aged 27, standing 6 feet 1 inch tall, and weighing 200 pounds, is now being discussed in Montreal.
With 208 points in 460 NHL career games, including 84 goals, and a previous contract worth $3.2 million per year, Kapanen could be a cost-effective and promising option for the Canadiens, especially after a 2021 season where he accumulated 30 points in 40 games.
