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

[Edge]

He looked good wearing 19, though that’s obviously not an option.

I guess 24 depends on if Nieves makes the team, or if he feels like making a trade.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I just had a sick thought. I'm about to turn 33 and when I'm 50 Kakko will only be slightly older than me right now and could still be playing.

Edit: Although that also makes me feel old.

 

[Lepardi]

Well this explains how'd it even be possible for NHL "pro" to consider Kakko a Swede I suppose. I hope no one goes and tells that to his face though, cause then he'd have every right to punch him where it came from.

I've been asked if I'm Swedish a few times when travelling in the USA. I take it as a compliment.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

He's going with 24.

A fringe NHLer is giving it up.

 

[Good Intentions]

I just had a sick thought. I'm about to turn 33 and when I'm 50 Kakko will only be slightly older than me right now and could still be playing.

Edit: Although that also makes me feel old.

We are same year, and had the exact same thought this past week.

Will be 50 in 2035 - Kakko will be 35.

3 cups - 2022, 2024, 2027.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

We are same year, and had the exact same thought this past week.

Will be 50 in 2035 - Kakko will be 35.

3 cups - 2022, 2024, 2027.

Not quite the same year, I'm an 86 birth year.

 

[Edge]

He's going with 24.

A fringe NHLer is giving it up.

Doesn’t necessarily work that way.

 

[Good Intentions]

I've seen him with no 13, 19, 24, 34 and 54. I hope he goes crazy and picks a new one

Hughes 86...so how about 87, Kaapo?

In all seriousness, it’ll be 24.

 

[Leetch3]

Doesn’t necessarily work that way.

i also don't get the impression that kakko is the type of kid that would demand the number if its not available.

 

[Edge]

i also don't get the impression that kakko is the type of kid that would demand the number if its not available.

I’d be surprised if a deal wasn’t reached, if both guys are with the organization, and if it truly mattered to Kakko.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Doesn’t necessarily work that way.

It will. If he wants it he will get it. Once he signs you’d have to imagine boo will do the right thing.

 

[Leetch3]

I’d be surprised if a deal wasn’t reached, if both guys are with the organization, and if it truly mattered to Kakko.

AK mentioned seeing him wearing 5 or 6 different numbers in a short period of time...i'm not sure he cares as much as fans do about 24

 

[Thirty One]

It will. If he wants it he will get it. Once he signs you’d had to imagine boo will do the right thing.

You bought a jersey didn’t you?

 

[wolfgaze]

Have to imagine that Nieves is aware enough to realize and recognize all of the factors & circumstances involved... More specifically his lack of having solidified a more permanent spot and role in the lineup (thinking long term here) - and then the circumstances surrounding Kakko and him being a highly touted draft pick that the organization is going to want to market and sell merchandise around...

They aren't going to want Kakko choosing one number for a few months or an entire season - and then changing it as soon as #24 becomes available...

Either Nieves will recognize the circumstances and proactively volunteer to give up #24, or someone from the team or organization will approach him about it in a respectful/professional manner and he'll be understanding and offer to choose another number...

 

[The Crypto Guy]

You bought a jersey didn’t you?

Nope, getting Krav once he commits to his 74.

 

[Leetch3]

I personally hope he doesn't wear #24 just to stick it to the people that risked jinx us by buying his jersey before the draft...don't mess with karma

 

[fr9dd9]

Hes born 01, So it might not be impossible he picks #10

 

[Edge]

It will. If he wants it he will get it. Once he signs you’d have to imagine boo will do the right thing.

The right thing?

 

[Thirty One]

Nope, getting Krav once he commits to his 74.

That one seems pretty safe.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

The right thing?

Correct.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

That one seems pretty safe.

Better to be safe than sorry, i can hold off a bit before the purchase. The whole fan base is getting Kakko so i dont need his too.

 

[Pizza]

Really?

Is this a thing?

A number can't be THAT important to either player.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

You can tell that the poor kid is getting tired from the media being on him 24/7 .

Wtf why did this get deleted

 

[FIRE DRURY]

I think a lot of guys here care more about who’s wearing which number than the actual players.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Hes born 01, So it might not be impossible he picks #10

I’d be happy with 10, but in NHL 19 I signed Panarin and gave him #10 which I think would look good on him if we get him lol

For Kakko idk 24 is what most associate him with, I think 34 would look good as well. Maybe 87 or 91. Or 8 would be cool for when he dethrones Ovi as the best goal scorer in the NHL