{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It is fair to argue that the Tampa Bay Lightning could use more forward depth right now. This is especially the case at the right wing position." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With the Lightning needing more forward depth, they should seriously consider taking a flier on Kasperi Kapanen. The St. Louis Blues placed the 6-foot-1 winger on waivers on Monday (Nov. 18), so he is available for the taking." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Kapanen has had a quiet start to the season, posting one goal in 10 games. However, when looking at his previous success, he could be an excellent low-risk player for the Lightning to take a chance on." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Kapanen has recorded at least 30 points in five of his previous nine seasons. He also scored 20 goals with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2018-19 and had 15 goals and 34 points in 66 games split between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Blues in 2022-23." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEwNzk2ODQ4ODU4ODAyMTUz/usatsi_24539706.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Thus, when playing at his best, Kapanen can provide solid secondary scoring. This is something the Lightning could use right now." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "If the Lightning claimed Kapanen, he would provide them with another option for their bottom six and second power-play unit. " } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Recent Lightning News ", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Send Forward Down To AHL" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " New Lightning Superstar Continues Great Start" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "New Lightning Defender Becoming Massive Piece" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Have Fascinating Trade Target From Penguins" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Superstar Makes NHL History With New Milestone" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Using Unique Strategy Against Jets" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Superstar Ruled Out For Jets Matchup" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Legend Starting To Thrive With New Team" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Recall Exciting Forward Prospect" } } ] }

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