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St. Louis Blues claim Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen off waivers

By Dave Molinari: PittsburghHockeyNOW.com
Kapanen's hat trick powers Penguins to 6-2 win over Blues Pittsburgh Penguins' Kasperi Kapanen (42) returns to the bench after scoring the first of his two goals against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
By Dave Molinari: PittsburghHockeyNOW.com

PITTSBURGH — If Kasperi Kapanen plays in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ game this afternoon, it won’t be for them.

St. Louis, which the Penguins will face at 3:38 p.m. Eastern at the Enterprise Center, claimed him off waivers today.

Having Kapanen off their roster frees $3.2 million in salary-cap space, which could give GM Ron Hextall a bit of flexibility to make a move before the NHL trade deadline next Friday.

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