Kaapo Kakko 13 points in 14 games after getting traded from NYR to SEA

[elmaco]

Because Zib has a full NMC? And Panarin is still one of our best players? Even in the playoffs last year he was close to a PPG. Kakko could only dream of being as good of a player as Panarin. They should trade Kreider, but who knows what the market looks like for him and he's been injured this year.

Granted Bread has been alright this season. Scratch Zib then, he's horrendous.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Granted Bread has been alright this season. Scratch Zib then, he's horrendous.

I just don't think teams realistically scratch their 1st line center and big money earners. They demoted Kreider and I think might have healthy scratched him for a game. But teams, not just the Rangers typically don't scratch these types of players. It's fun to rag on the Rangers for it, but it's just not done.

 

[The don godfather]

Because Zib has a full NMC? And Panarin is still one of our best players? Even in the playoffs last year he was close to a PPG. Kakko could only dream of being as good of a player as Panarin. They should trade Kreider, but who knows what the market looks like for him and he's been injured this year.



LOL, you're acting like they traded away a superstar. Once again, he's a career third liner. If he had the same exact career but was a 2nd round pick you wouldn't even give two shits about it. As I said the irony is all of these people saying how lopsided the trade was were the same people saying what a bust he was.

Once again, Borgen has been a more important player on the Rangers than Kakko this year. I know you never heard of him so you think he sucks but has actually played very well and stabilized our D and second pair. And that's a lot more sustainable than Kakko and his linemates' heater.

Please I'm sure if seattle turns around and trades kakko now they gonna get more then a will borgen a lot more. Its early though and hopefully for rags fans he slows down a bit . I myself picked him up in the hockey fantasy league cause I think the kids talented and gonna keep a good pace of point totals up. If I were you I would be worried on the other top pick guy named laf hes not playing to that 8mil contract and might be had for next to nothing. Rags have a history of high draft pick busts it's really quite a story.

 

[elmaco]

I just don't think teams realistically scratch their 1st line center and big money earners. They demoted Kreider and I think might have healthy scratched him for a game. But teams, not just the Rangers typically don't scratch these types of players. It's fun to rag on the Rangers for it, but it's just not done.

They absolutely should do that. Do you think this a charity? Sucking Zibs **** when he does jack shit and then scratch Kakko who was one of the few plus players on your roster. Mind boggling.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

They absolutely should do that. Do you think this a charity? Sucking Zibs **** when he does jack shit and then scratch Kakko who was one of the few plus players on your roster. Mind boggling.

It's not charity but it's also not a hockey message board. That shit is never done. I'm not saying I don't want it done. But literally no hockey team or almost no hockey team operates like that.

Please I'm sure if seattle turns around and trades kakko now they gonna get more then a will borgen a lot more. Its early though and hopefully for rags fans he slows down a bit . I myself picked him up in the hockey fantasy league cause I think the kids talented and gonna keep a good pace of point totals up. If I were you I would be worried on the other top pick guy named laf hes not playing to that 8mil contract and might be had for next to nothing. Rags have a history of high draft pick busts it's really quite a story.

So the Rangers have a history of high draft pick busts and Laf is a bust but somehow the Rangers should have gotten a ton for Kakko? You really can't have it both ways. Is he a bust or a talented kid that had a ton of value? You're making ZERO sense. And you're just trolling at this point.

 

[elmaco]

It's not charity but it's also not a hockey message board. That shit is never done. I'm not saying I don't want it done. But literally no hockey team or almost no hockey team operates like that.



So the Rangers have a history of high draft pick busts and Laf is a bust but somehow the Rangers should have gotten a ton for Kakko? You really can't have it both ways. Is he a bust or a talented kid that had a ton of value? You're making ZERO sense. And you're just trolling at this point.

It's sad. This kind of pampering is ruining the NBA atm.

 

[ElLeetch]

I love how when Laf and Kakko are on the Rangers. They're awful busts. If and when they get traded Drury is an awful GM. Look at the Rangers' record since they got Borgen who has played a big role in the D's and team's resurgence. Kakko is a good player but he is more name than player. Players playing well right out of the gate after being traded is a tale as old as time. Look at his line's shooting percentage. It's not sustainable.

100% this, always. they are terrible and worthless until they are on another team. every time.

People just can't get over their NY envy.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Funny how now that he's not a Ranger, he's all of a sudden a "very good player". Instead of an all time bust. He's never been anything more than a 3rd liner and likely will never be more than a middle 6er on any team. A hot 14 games doesn't change that. Borgen has been good for the Rangers and we got other assets. I'm sleeping like a baby with this trade. Both teams got good players. Even trade. People just can't get past his 2nd overall pick status. And are acting like he's something he's not.

BTW, when 3 coaching staffs don't believe in you maybe it's time to look in the mirror.

I always thought he was. Had great metrics on top line, bad puck luck, and was never given a shot again

 

[Patmac40]

100% this, always. they are terrible and worthless until they are on another team. every time.

People just can't get over their NY envy.

Outside of maybe fans of the Devils and the Islanders I don’t think anyone spends much time thinking about the Rangers.

I think Kakko came into a pretty solid forward group and was always one of the odd men out of the top 6 with the wingers there. Now he gets to a place where it’s a younger group and he’s probably given a bit more grace from the coaching staff to just go play his game rather than complement his linemates. He probably would’ve had better development if he didn’t jump to the NHL right away and he could have came in a little more polished and able to play his game within the Rangers system. He was physically ready but could have been further along in his development before jumping into a roster in a role that might not yield the offensive opportunities to build his confidence.

And sometimes there’s a mental thing if you’ve struggled in the same place for years where you need the change of scenery before you can truly be in the right spot to perform well.

 

[Senor Catface]

Zoomer girl was right

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[Three On Zero]

Zoomer girl was right

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Lock your doors and windows KK, you may have a stalker in your midst

 

[elmaco]

 

[superdeluxe]

Loved the effort from Kaako. Makes the steal and great feed to Mattyx

 

[yeaher]

Would have loved him in Colorado, he was never going to break out in NYR, but there is a good, undervalued player in there who could become a very useful player for any team.