Don't Write Off Oliver Kapanen Yet - Montreal's Patience Could Pay Off

The Canadiens are facing a critical decision point with Oliver Kapanen after a rough finish to the regular season that had some wondering if the young forward's trajectory was stalling. Montreal's front office believes the late-season slump doesn't define a player's long-term potential, especially when there's evidence of skill and upside worth developing. The question isn't whether Kapanen can bounce back - it's whether the Canadiens will stick with him long enough to find out.