Kasperi Kapanen, the forward for the St. Louis Blues, is currently facing legal troubles in his home country of Finland. According to reports from yleurheilu, Kapanen is suspected of aggravated drunk driving.
The case has already commenced in the district court of Pohjois-Savo, Finland, with proceedings initiated on August 23, 2023. It is scheduled to be formally heard in the district court in February of 2024.
It remains to be seen how the Blues and the NHL will respond to this situation. For now, the focus is on legal proceedings, and Kapanen's future hangs in the balance as he faces these serious charges.