Winnipeg Jets center Rasmus Kupari (15) warms up before a game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/845446dc-a2e5-4d1e-b8bb-88a71598a3c9.jpeg] Winnipeg Jets center Rasmus Kupari (15) warms up before a game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Winnipeg Jets forward Rasmus Kupari participated in Wednesday morning's practice in a non-contact jersey. The 25-year-old was placed in concussion protocol on Mar. 6 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/latest-news/jets-forward-placed-on-concussion-protocol-out-for-at-least-a-week] following a game against the New York Islanders [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders]. He returned for just one game against the Washington Capitals [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals] on Mar. 25, skating in just 5:44 of ice time, before being announced day-to-day on Mar. 28 after suffering a setback in his recovery [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/latest-news/jets-forward-suffers-setback-out-day-to-day]. Kupari has played 59 games this season, scoring five goals and eight points. Listed at 6'2, 201 lbs, Kupari has the physical tools to be an effective bottom-six player and has shown that this season despite offensive consistency being a bit of an issue. The former 2018, 20th overall pick is one of the fastest skaters in the NHL, recording a top speed of 24.47 MPH, the third fastest speed recorded this season behind Vancouver Canucks [http://thn.com/vancouver] defenseman Quinn Hughes (24.56) and Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche] forward Martin Necas (24.49) according to NHL EDGE [https://edge.nhl.com/en/home]. Prior to making the switch to North American hockey, Kupari had shown flashes of a high offensive ceiling in Liiga [http://thn.com/international], Finland's top professional league and throughout various junior international tournaments. Although the offence hasn't followed, he's continuing to carve out a role and better understand what makes him effective. Returning in a non-contact jersey is a positive sign that he is progressing and should be available when the playoffs commence. Stay updated with the most interesting Jets stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwseDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
