Penguins waive Kasperi Kapanen just seven months after extension

How the mighty have fallen.

Seven months ago, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen was given a contract extension. On Friday, he was placed on waivers, according to coach Mike Sullivan.

Kapanen, 26, is signed through next season at a cap hit of $3.2 million, but his subpar performances both this season and last have put him on the trading block.

"When a team doesn't live up to expectations, change is inevitable