Prospect Info: Kaapo Kakko, RW, 1st round, 2nd overall, 2019

[Jaromir Jagr]

I assume this was edited for comedic effect, but in general, it's probably not too far off.

The only reason I have any concept of geography is because I self-taught myself. Much like most other things. And I grew up in a pretty wealthy suburb of New York, in a 'highly-rated' public school district.

Among other things, my parents taught me to read, write, and do math. And I have a deep interest in history, politics, finance (and sports) all of which I learned on my own to varying degrees.

I truly believe that had my school just sat us down for 8 hours a day and made us read books, rather than listen to its teachers and the imposed curriculum (generally based on teaching to the test), I would be far more intelligent than I actually am.

The education system is more effective in Europe and I think they demand much more from their students. Also, it's essentially a necessity that you get a Master's here.

 

[dstoffa]

I honestly doubt many Americans can name all of our states.

Why teach geography in public schools? If students perform bad, grades are bad, the teachers look bad, and the school looks bad. For most, what would be gained is not used in the "real world", so why not eliminate what could make students, teachers, and schools bad?

For me, I can even name all 50 of them in alphabetical order. Stupid grammar school song.... It's like Schoolhouse Rock in my head...

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

So... This happened:

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2 thoughts:
1) When are you guys meeting up for drinks?
2) When someone hires you to be a GM, are you going to fill out your staff with HFNYR posters?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

2 thoughts:
1) When are you guys meeting up for drinks?
2) When someone hires you to be a GM, are you going to fill out your staff with HFNYR posters?

Assistant GM: @Edge
Head of EU scouting: @ManUtdTobbe
Head of NA scouting: @Joey Bones
Head of PR: @Machinehead
Press secretary: @bernmeister

 

[sbjnyc]

I suppose you can get to 67 by including the 50 states, 16 territories and the District of Columbia. But 11 of those territories do not have a permanent population and Cuba isn’t anywhere in there. Cuba is a completely separate country and nothing at all like the Great Britain vs England, Wales etc situation.

We have a naval base there so that's gotta count for something.

 

[Tawnos]

We have a naval base there so that's gotta count for something.

There are like 40 countries with American military bases.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

There are like 40 countries with American military bases.

Dany Heatley was born on one in Germany I think

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

Dany Heatley was born on one in Germany I think

So is like, half our national soccer team.

 

[GordonGecko]

All I want is Ranger fans to play Marco Polo during games, where one side yells "KAAAAPO" and the other side responds "KAKKOOOO"

that's a good one, I call dibs on KAKKOOOO on the shoot twice end. Make it happen

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

But which state will be number 69?

North Florida

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

North Florida

We don't need two Florida's.

 

[GordonGecko]

We don't need two Florida's.

 

[Inferno]

Assistant GM: @Edge
Head of EU scouting: @ManUtdTobbe
Head of NA scouting: @Joey Bones
Head of PR: @Machinehead
Press secretary: @bernmeister

 

[DutchNYR]

We don't need two Florida's.

“There’s no culture, there’s no spies.”

 

[Rongomania]

We don't need two Florida's.

We don't need one Florida. Can we give it back to Native Americans then have ALL current Floridians shoved onto 'Floridian Reservations' ??

 

[fr9dd9]

Imagine if rangers sent an offersheet to winnipeg to get Laine, Kakko could be the perfekt guy to just be a Bull and set him up. Would be an amazing duo!

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Imagine if rangers sent an offersheet to winnipeg to get Laine, Kakko could be the perfekt guy to just be a Bull and set him up. Would be an amazing duo!

This makes no sense. Unless you're Pierre McGuire who thinks nationality means something when it comes to chemistry

 

[Thirty One]

This makes no sense. Unless you're Pierre McGuire who thinks nationality means something when it comes to chemistry

JAN HLAVAC WOULD LIKE A WORD.

 

[fr9dd9]

This makes no sense. Unless you're Pierre McGuire who thinks nationality means something when it comes to chemistry

Laine is a player with a great shot, he does not move hes feet to well and would benefit alot with a player like kakko that can move hes feet and dangle, probably take away some eyes of Laine and then out of nowhere set up Laine with a great scoring chanse. How the chemistry of these two players would make no sense I have a hard time believing? No sense? Really?

 

[Inferno]

Laine is a garbage hockey player with an absolute monster shot... Easily one of the 3 beat shooters in my lifetime.

I have no interest in paying him 10 mil a year plus 4 first rounders for a guy with 1 talent.

The perfect guy for kakko to play with is zibanejad...I know he's a center but his game just seems to make sense next to kakko.

For the other side I'd probably go with either buchnevich or kravtsov. Guys who're good at a lot of things and can adapt.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Laine is a garbage hockey player with an absolute monster shot... Easily one of the 3 beat shooters in my lifetime.

I have no interest in paying him 10 mil a year plus 4 first rounders for a guy with 1 talent.

The perfect guy for kakko to play with is zibanejad...I know he's a center but his game just seems to make sense next to kakko.

For the other side I'd probably go with either buchnevich or kravtsov. Guys who're good at a lot of things and can adapt.

And Kakko is RW so it all works out

 

[yarre]

And how many American states can most Europeans name? Haha

Probably a lot since a lot of movies are centered around the US.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Probably a lot since a lot of movies are centered around the US.

They also teach us in primary school at the age of 9. All 50 states, with capitals

 

[Inferno]

And Kakko is RW so it all works out

I know that lol
The talk had been about which winger to play with kakko ..I'd argue it's which center.

The big issue here though is zibanejad is a right winger... Which means generally he's passing more to his left . But if you have a more well rounded play making winger on that side it should balance out.

 

[Inferno]

I do wonder if a guy like lias would make sense to center kakko ... Lias' could gain time and space by kakkos possession game and find the soft spots. Would be an interesting combo to try out in preseason.