While he was listed on the top line, Kapanen saw just 11:28 of ice time in his second game as an Oiler -- the team may be trying to see if he can hold a top-six role or if he'll be better suited to bottom-six minutes in the long run.

With injuries pilling up for Edmonton, Kapanen looks poised to start out in a top-six role with his new team but could be dropped down the lineup once the club gets healthy.

The Edmonton Oilers have claimed winger Kasperi Kapanen off waivers from the St. Louis Blues to help shore up their forward ranks and possibly give their offense a jolt. The Oilers were carrying 12 healthy forwards until an injury last week to Viktor Arvidsson left Edmonton needing to play with seven defensemen in its last three games.

And yesterday, Edmonton Oilers fans were treated to something new: the Oilers claimed someone off the waiver wire. Kasperi Kapanen is the newest member of the Oilers, courtesy of the aforementioned waiver wire.