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We’re a couple of weeks into the NHL season, and while we’re still several more from the point where we can really react to what has happened, we can still be proactive.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 28

Kasperi Kapanen Is Giving Oilers Fans Reason for Optimism

The Edmonton Oilers entered training camp with plenty of questions surrounding their forward group, and one of them involved where Kasperi Kapanen would fit into the lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 13

Oilers bold predictions: Kasperi Kapanen reaches the 40-point mark again

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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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

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.

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 / The Oil Rig / July 2

Edmonton Oilers bring back Kasperi Kapanen with one-year, $2.6M contract

The theme of Free Agency Day for the Edmonton Oilers has been “don’t worry, be happy.’ With the vibes being down all throughout June, General Manager Stan Bowman responded with smart, strong moves for July 1.

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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 / 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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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.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Oilers’ Kasperi Kapanen expected to be out for 'about a week'

The Edmonton Oilers will be down a forward the next few games. Head coach Kris Knobluach revealed Tuesday that winger Kasperi Kapanen will miss about a week with injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 4

Kapanen’s Return Comes as Oilers Coach Searches for a Specific Spark

Kasperi Kapanen is set to return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators. He’s excited to get back on the ice, but he’s quick to temper expectations.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21, 2025

Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen out week-to-week

After leaving the team’s most recent loss to the Detroit Red Wings, the Edmonton Oilers aren’t expecting Kasperi Kapanen back for several weeks.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 20, 2025

2024–25 Edmonton Oilers players grade: Kasperi Kapanen

Kasperi Kapanen began last season as a member of the St. Louis Blues, his career firmly on an extended downward trajectory. It was only mid-November when the Blues waived Kapanen, seeming only to drive home that point further.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 16, 2025

Kasperi Kapanen finds a home: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I 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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15, 2025

Kapanen Overtime Hero: How Oilers Outmaneuvered the Blues

Kasperi Kapanen was the overtime hero for the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night as he scored a goal in the first OT frame to send the Vegas Golden Knights packing and his team to the Western Conference Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15, 2025