The Leafs' Kasperi Kapanen Talks Chirping His Dad Sami, and That Time Bates Battaglia Almost Beheaded Him When He Was 5

It has taken Kasperi Kapanen much longer to cement his place in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup than it reasonably should have. A first-round pick, the fiery winger was the best asset the Buds received in the Great Phil Kessel Trade of 2015, and made a big impact in the playoffs last season, scoring twice against the Washington Capitals (including that unforgettable overtime winning goal in Game 2). And yet, Kapanen found himself a victim of numbers at the beginning of this