The Journey: Kapanen and Nylander
Mike Barrett
2014-12-14
This week in The Journey, we take a look at a pair of 2014 draft picks and second generation NHLers.
Following in their fathers’ footsteps, William Nylander and Kasperi Kapanen both look to establish long, productive careers in the NHL.
William Nylander
Drafted: Toronto Maple Leafs 2014 – 1st round, 8th overall
Dobber Ranking #34
Kasperi Kapanen
Drafted: Pittsburgh Penguins 2014 – 1st round, 22nd overall
Dobber Ranking #39
Somewhat coincidentally, two players with a long history in hockey were drafted by teams with their own lengthy histories. The Toronto Maple Leafs jumped on the dynamic Nylander with the 8th overall pick, and the Pittsburgh Penguins snatched the younger Kapanen relatively late, with the 22nd overall selection.
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