The expected price? Do we have any idea what the real price is (genuine question)?
Would you make a small offer for him?
I think his trade value might be minimal. It's a high risk move.
I doubt we need Maccelli but Kakko would be good. Also he has offense potential. But NYR would want too much for him.A late 1st with a small plus seems reasonable to offer for a young defensive forward like Kakko. He doesn't have much offense but has consistently gotten good defensive results. The Rangers have done well with him on the ice. The draft status is kind of ancient history at this point.
Personally I think we do need more forwards like that. We especially currently need guys who can step in to the top six, and that is something I'm not sure if Kakko can do, I look more to guys like Maccelli as good pickups that might blossom in the ice time we can offer this year. But long term we have a need for strong Kakko types too.
Not sure he waives for any team, he’s kinda set in NYI think the Jackets should target Panarin. He would fit right into the hole left by Gaudreau. We have the cap space to fit him without retention.
He liked Columbus well enough but dreamt of playing in New York. He has done that. Plus, he would fit in very well with the other Russians on the team.
Still no garages in Columbus, SAD!Not sure he waives for any team, he’s kinda set in NY
there are plenty of guys out there who are worth a 1st round pick. kaapo kakko isn't one of them imo. i think kakko is a better player overall but let's look at jesse puljujarvi is a comp.What do we think about getting Kakko from NYR? A pretty decent young defensive forward for our middle six. I guess we can start with Min 1st and add to it
for pettersson? i'd do this in a heartbeat. him and kj together would be insane, and it would allow them to shelter fantilli a bit until he's fully ready and be patient with lindstrom.I think the price is high. Our 1st (top 4 protected), Minnesota’s 1st, and a Russian. Might need to add a Luca to get it done.
That is true. Obviously getting him to waive for Columbus is rather unlikely unless New York tells him they are completely rebuilding and he decides he would not mind returning.Not sure he waives for any team, he’s kinda set in NY
I like Jet and I hate to say this but "no worse than the other two" is damning with faint praise.Thought he played ok in his starts. No worse than the other two. Hope he gets some more looks. Probably should give Tarasov another look before they decide to waive him.
That's the key I was trying to allude to in my earlier post. He had some great saves at times but he still came out of the last 2 games with a sv% under .900.I like Jet and I hate to say this but "no worse than the other two" is damning with faint praise.
Indeed. The team D needs a serious fix.That's the key I was trying to allude to in my earlier post. He had some great saves at times but he still came out of the last 2 games with a sv% under .900.
Maybe, just maybe the team in front of them is just not good and it doesn't matter that much who is in goal for this team right now.
Well, considering that he only got three games and played good before being sent back, to me, means he wasn't even getting a shot a backup. He handled himself well, looked fundementally better than the other two, just didn't get the results.I like Jet and I hate to say this but "no worse than the other two" is damning with faint praise.
Completely agreeI do agree defense needs to be better, but not just from the defensemen.