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When the Edmonton Oilers first claimed Kasperi Kapanen off waivers in November 2024, he quickly showed flashes of his skill and reminded everyone why he was a former first-round draft pick.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Kasperi Kapanen Will Play Important Role for the Oilers This Season

In the midst of some change for the Edmonton Oilers before the coming season, they have plenty of returning pieces looking to build on the success of recent years.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Kasperi Kapanen

The 2026-27 season starts in a few weeks, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was goaltender Tristan Jarry, and now we turn our attention to forward Kasperi Kapanen.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 23

Should Kasperi Kapanen be Leon Draisaitl’s go-to right-winger?

Though the Edmonton Oilers had a disappointing exit in the 2026 playoffs at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, one clear bright spot was the performance of their second line.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 13

31 Oilers Questions: Can Kasperi Kapanen stick in the top six?

There have been few greater player stories around the Edmonton Oilers in recent years than that of Kasperi Kapanen. Cast aside and thrown to the curb by the St.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 11

3 Oilers Who Could Become Trade Bait in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to enter the 2026-27 season with enough cap space to make an addition, but acquiring a significant player at the trade deadline could still require moving money off the roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 25

Kapanen scores another clutch goal to seal Game 1: Best Oilers goals of 2025-26

This summer, Oilersnation will recap the top five Edmonton Oilers goals, the top five fights, and the top five overall moments from the up-and-down 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 13

What Kasperi Kapanen’s history under Mike Babcock means for the Oilers

Many Edmonton Oilers fans likely breathed a sigh of relief when it was announced on July 1 that forward Kasperi Kapanen had re-signed with the team on a one-year deal worth $2.6 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers re-sign forward Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

Kasperi Kapanen is coming back to Edmonton. The Edmonton Oilers are running it back with the Finnish winger, having agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.6 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed winger Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday afternoon. According to the Oilers, Kapanen’s new contract carries a $2.6 million cap hit for the 2026-27 season, representing a full 100 percent increase from his previous $1.3 million salary.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Oilers Re-Sign Kasperi Kapanen to 1-Year Deal

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year deal. The contract is worth $2.6 million. THe Oilers wrote in a PR release: “Kapanen (6’1”,

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 19

Oilers rumours: Kapanen to test market, trade interest in Nurse builds

The writing appears to be on the wall for a couple of Edmonton Oilers free agents, who are set to test free agency, according to Dave Pagnotta. The editor of The Fourth Period appeared on Oilersnation Everyday on Friday to discuss Oilers business and echoed reports that Jack Roslovic and Adam Henrique will sign elsewhere this summer.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Kasperi Kapanen

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Connor Ingram, and now we turn our attention to Kasperi Kapanen.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 27

How this terrible Oiler decision led to one of the best trades in McDavid-Draisaitl era

Almost five years ago, the Edmonton Oilers made a trade so bad that it still has ramifications to this day. On July 23, 2021, they sent the 20th overall selection to the Minnesota Wild for the 22nd overall pick and the 90th overall.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 17

Kasperi Kapanen had a productive second season in Edmonton: Oilers 2025-26 player review

Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 12

Three Oilers free agents unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season

With an earlier-than-usual playoff exit, changes are inevitable for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the many decisions to be made is which of their pending unrestricted free agents they bring back next season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Oilers News & Rumours: Knoblauch’s Status, Howard, Nurse, Kapanen & More

The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the playoffs this season, stopping their season earlier than many expected.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 6

The Oilers need to prioritize re-signing Kasperi Kapanen

There’s a long list of things that need to get done this offseason for the Edmonton Oilers, and some decisions will require weighing the options, but re-signing Kasperi Kapanen should be an easy one to make, and extending him should be at the top of the priority list.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 30

Podkolzin and Kapanen are stepping up for the Oilers

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have long been referred to as “The Dynamic Duo” for the Edmonton Oilers for years now. In their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks this spring, however, Vasily Podkolzin and Kasperi Kapanen are every bit as deserving of this moniker.