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Kasperi Kapanen

Edmonton Oilers
Position R
Age 30
Height 6'1"
Weight 197LBS
Shoots R
Birth Place Kuopio, FIN
Born Jul 22, 1996
Through 2026-27$2.6M

1 year$2.6M a year

2.5%of the $104.0M salary cap this season
450thhighest cap hit in the NHL, of 1475 contracts
2.5%of the Oilers payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026-27 30 $2.6M — This season
2027-28 31 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026-27 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs KapanenCap hit
441 Zach Whitecloud CGY 30 2028 +$0.1M $2.8M 441 Anthony Beauvillier WSH 29 2027 +$0.1M $2.8M 449 Nick Seeler PHI 33 2028 +$0.1M $2.7M 450 Kasperi Kapanen EDM 30 2027 $2.6M 450 Brandon Duhaime TOR 29 2029 Same $2.6M 450 Michael Amadio OTT 30 2027 Same $2.6M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $2.6M a year

BrandonDuhaime $2.6Ma year 3 years, Maple Leafs Age 29 MichaelAmadio $2.6Ma year 1 year, Senators Age 30 NickSeeler $2.7Ma year 2 years, Flyers Age 33
Full breakdown: base salary and cap hit by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
2026-27
EDM
$2.6M
$2.6M
2027-28
EDM
—
$2.6M
Player Bio Data
DOB Jul 22, 1996
Birth Place Kuopio, FIN
Height 6'1"
Weight 197 LBS
Shoots/Catches R