Do you know Oliver Kapanen? If you recognize the last name, that's okay, as he is the nephew of former NHL forward Sami Kapanen and also the cousin of Kasperi Kapanen, who is currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
As for Oliver, the 18-year-old was selected in the second round (64th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens in the last draft. He will be one of three Montreal prospects at the World Junior Championship, along with Kaiden Guhle and Jan Mysak of the Czech Republic.
In addition to having high potential, albeit rather nebulous, Kapanen is not lacking in self-confidence, as evidenced by his response when asked about his cousin.
The bar is set very high for Oliver, but this tournament, which should start on December 26, will be a first opportunity for him to show his abilities to the world, and especially to prove to Tricolore fans who don't know him yet, that he has what it takes to one day wear the famous Tricolore uniform.