Opportunity for the Rangers: Former first-round pick placed on waivers by the St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis blues organization have shocked the hockey world as they placed former first-round pick, Kasperi Kapanen on waivers.

At this time in the season, only the Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators are behind the St. Louis Blues on the Central Division.

Early in 2024-25 season, head coach Drew Bannister has been changing up his lines trying to find the right fit for every player but nothing seems to be working for the Blues, ultimately leading to this decision.

The team has also been dealing with multiple injuries throughout the lineup, with Philip Broberg, Torey Krug, and Robert Thomas all sidelined, all players that were being held to higher standard this season.

However, NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, was the first to break the news with the following post on X:

The 28-year-old forward has lots of potential as he was drafted 22nd overall back in the 2014 by the Pittsburgh Penguins.

So far this season the Kapanen has been limited to one goal, as he has only played ten games and is usual a healthy-scratch by the Blues. Making it an easy choose for the organization to figure out who was going to be placed on waivers.

Throughout Kapanen's career, he has managed to score 209 points, including 85 goals in 470 NHL games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the St. Louis Blues.

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