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Let's Stop Asking Kapanen About The Kessel Trade

In a media scrum after practice today, someone asked Leafs' new prospect Kasperi Kapanen if he's worried about being compared to Phil Kessel. The frustration on Kapanen's face was evident. He paused for a moment and sighed. "I don't know how many times I have to answer this question. I'm me. I'm Kasperi Kapanen. I mean, I was in the trade, but there were a lot of people in the trade, so I don't think you need to compare us. If you want to, that's fine, but I'm here to be me and to play my style of game, and if I'm good enough to stay with the Leafs, then I am.