Leafs Notebook: Kasperi Kapanen’s next contract, Power Play Adjustments, Willy Watch

As the Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander continue their stalemate and new contracts for Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews loom (and potentially Jake Gardiner), there’s another player making a case to be paid this summer: Kasperi Kapanen.

The pending restricted free agent is enjoying a breakout season of sorts, playing to a roughly 58-point pace, receiving a promotion to the top six, and still remaining a regular contributor on the penalty kill.

For all the talent on the Leafs roster, he provides a unique dimension to the group. Kapanen’s main calling card, of course, is that he is one of the fastest players in the league – and definitely the fastest on the Leafs – which is a great asset…