According to PuckPedia, former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen is signing a one-year, $1.3 million contract to stay with the Edmonton Oilers.
Kapanen was claimed off waivers by the Oilers from the St. Louis Blues back in November of this past season. In 57 regular-season games with the Oilers after this, he posted five goals, 13 points, 73 hits, and a minus-16 rating. He also recorded three goals, six points, and a plus-4 rating in 12 playoff games for the Oilers this spring.
The #Letsgooilers are re-signing UFA F Kasperi Kapanen for 1 year $1.3M.
— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) June 30, 2025
13P in 57 GP with EDM
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Kapanen played in three NHL seasons with the Penguins from 2020-21 to 2022-23, where he recorded 29 goals, 53 assists, and 82 points in 162 games. His time in Pittsburgh ended during the 2022-23 season when he was claimed off waivers by the Blues.
Kapanen was also drafted by the Penguins with the 22nd overall pick of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, but was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the deal that brought Phil Kessel to Pittsburgh.
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