Oliver Kapanen News & Stories

Our scouts reconvene for the first Calder Trophy power ranking of 2026.

David St-Louis ranks 15 of the NHL's top rookie forwards plus a few honourable mentions, evaluating how they have performed in the league so far this season.

Despite the graduation of Lane Hutson, the Canadiens boast an elite prospect pool with a balance of elite skill and difficult-to-play-against depth, assembled to fill all roles a contending lineup needs, top to bottom.

Jimmy Hamrin explores what's been working in the SHL for Oliver Kapanen and breaks down the rest of the risers and fallers in our Swedish stock watch.

In this jam-packed roundup, the incredible weeks of Gavin McKenna, Jacob Fowler, Zayne Parekh, and more feature.

David St-Louis reviews some of the top prospect action from NHL preseason games.

David St-Louis takes you through the Montréal Canadiens third-ranked prospect pool going into the 2024-25 NHL season with scouting reports on its 27 best prospects.

It looked like Oliver Kapanen's time as a legitimate prospect was in peril, but now he's back on track and ready for a new challenge in Sweden.

As the tour around Europe continues, Victor Nuño checks in on some Finnish prospects who are finding success at home.

March's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Viljami Marjala, Ville Koivunen, Oliver Kapanen, Konsta Helenius, Joni Jurmo, and Roope Vesterinen.

David St-Louis breaks down the Montréal Canadiens' 12th-ranked prospect pool with scouting reports and tools grades on their 23 (23!!!) best prospects.

David St. Louis and Mitchell Brown breakdown performances from 52 drafted prospects at the World Junior Championships.