Penguins' rookie Kapanen to miss prospect tournament due to lingering finger injury

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen, selected with the club's first-round pick at the 2014 NHL entry draft (22nd overall), will miss this weekend's rookie tournament in London, Ont., the club announced Monday. Kapanen is still nursing a reported finger injury sustained over the summer, according to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Dave Molinari.

The 18-year-old Finnish forward, the son of former NHL player Sami Kapanen, impressed Penguins brass enormously at development camp in July and earned himself an entry-level contract. Despite his injury, Kapanen is expected to be ready for the beginning of Penguins training camp on September 19.

The Penguins' rookie tournament will also feature prospects from the Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators, and will be hosted at Budweiser Gardens, the home arena of the OHL's London Knights.