Just a few days ago, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan struck a positive tone when asked about Kasperi Kapanen, easily the most maddening player on his roster.
"He's gaining some traction," Sullivan said Sunday. "If he keeps using his speed the way he's capable of — he's got to shoot the puck and go to the net when he does that — I think he's going to help us. I think he's going to score some goals."
Those good vibes lasted about two periods during Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers. As the Penguins pushed to try to tie the score, Kapanen got planted on the bench. Sullivan sent him out for just two shifts, only one at 5-on-5.
