Player Discussion Kaapo Kakko

[will1066]

Kakko is not even doing anything different. The difference is that his body caught up to what he wants to do, which is to lug the puck along the walls and corners. He is playing with his back to his defenders and they literally cannot reach around him

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Kakko is not even doing anything different. The difference is that his body caught up to what he wants to do, which is to lug the puck along the walls and corners. He is playing with his back to his defenders and they literally cannot reach around him

just needed to pack on some thiccness over the summer, slamming beers and pounding snizz

 

[Crease]

Kakko is not even doing anything different. The difference is that his body caught up to what he wants to do, which is to lug the puck along the walls and corners. He is playing with his back to his defenders and they literally cannot reach around him

A lot of people will say “see what happens when you give them top six minutes?” I don’t think it’s that simple. Kakko and Laf are simply better this year. They are getting bigger and stronger and the game is slowing down for them.

 

[will1066]

A lot of people will say “see what happens when you give them top six minutes?” I don’t think it’s that simple. Kakko and Laf are simply better this year. They are getting bigger and stronger and the game is slowing down for them.

They simply couldn't physically compete. Now they can. Thanks, Muscle Milk!

 

[Rongomania]

They simply couldn't physically compete. Now they can. Thanks, Muscle Milk!

Kak has Celiac, I'm uncertain if he can drink muscle milk?

He just drinks the blood of his victims, it's what makes him stronger.

 

[will1066]

Kak has Celiac, I'm uncertain if he can drink muscle milk?

He just drinks the blood of his victims, it's what makes him stronger.

Muscle Milk does not contain gluten, so Kakko absolutely can drink it. (Muscle Milk isn't milk, shhhh)

 

[Rongomania]

Muscle Milk does not contain gluten, so Kakko absolutely can drink it. (Muscle Milk isn't milk, shhhh)

He keeps this shit up they're going to rename it 'Kak milk'.

... wait..

 

[Crease]

Muscle Milk does not contain gluten, so Kakko absolutely can drink it. (Muscle Milk isn't milk, shhhh)

 

[JCProdigy]

American Kakko

More appropriately: TPS Kakko

...this is what he looked like at TPS.

 

[Sisu4ever]

Kakko unquinned.

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

What could we have realistically signed him to, long term, this past off season if we hadn't used up all the cap?

6 or 7 year deal, what aav do u think we would've gotten? 5? 6?

 

[mrmovies779]

He's much more assertive with the puck and realizes when he has it,he can do whatever he wants with it.Assertive,confident,powerful.

 

[gravey9]

Once he starts shooting more, those passing lanes he likes to find will start opening up. He just needs to be a little selfish for a while.

 

[LionsHeart]

I’m here for the Kaapo Kakko revenge tour. It’s early, but he looks so good right now. Everyone who defended him on here through tooth and nail is being vindicated. You don’t give up on talent.

Once he gets the puck on his stick it’s almost impossible to knock him off of it. He was making the Ducks defense miserable in the offensive zone, and he has an active stick in the Neutral zone.

He needs to shoot just a little more, but even that part of his game improved. He’s also not shying away from the more physical parts of the game.

 

[Cuckoo4Kakko]

Really hoping that by the mid point of the season his numbers can be close enough to Hughes (without real PP time and 5-7 less minutes per game) that we can start wondering if the Devils possibly made the wrong choice. It's fine though. They have another top 5 pick to look forward to.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Looks like someone is growing up.

 

[IDvsEGO]

Really hoping that by the mid point of the season his numbers can be close enough to Hughes (without real PP time and 5-7 less minutes per game) that we can start wondering if the Devils possibly made the wrong choice. It's fine though. They have another top 5 pick to look forward to.

As much as I’d love that, that’s not really realistic. Kakkos point production needs to be about 10-15 points lower than hughes and then it becomes “did we f*** up”, because Kakko is an elite defensive player, and he thrives on the boards where hughes gets destroyed and in the playoffs, games are won and lost.

 

[Machinehead]

Really hoping that by the mid point of the season his numbers can be close enough to Hughes (without real PP time and 5-7 less minutes per game) that we can start wondering if the Devils possibly made the wrong choice. It's fine though. They have another top 5 pick to look forward to.

I don't really care, tbh.

We picked 2nd and Hughes went 1st.

What Hughes does in his career bears no onus on the Rangers.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I don't really care, tbh.

We picked 2nd and Hughes went 1st.

What Hughes does in his career bears no onus on the Rangers.

Yeach, Its not like the Rangers had the choice between the two.

Are we constantly comparing notes with Byfield? Its silly

 

[LionsHeart]

Looks like someone is growing up.

Yes he is my friend. Yes he is.

 

[Ruggs225]

I feel like he should have more points. Like people manage to never convert his passes lol

 

[LOFIN]

I feel like he should have more points. Like people manage to never convert his passes lol

Considering how unlucky he has been at times during his career, it was nice to see that goal go in last night and him credited for it. They all count.

 

[Ruggs225]

Considering how unlucky he has been at times during his career, it was nice to see that goal go in last night and him credited for it. They all count.

Haha true. But i feel like had had 2 or 3 real good passes that were fumbled or a good save was made so no assist for him.

 

[Machinehead]

View attachment 595464Yes he is my friend. Yes he is.

Carry me like one of your Finnish girls

 

[Zynbanejad]

I feel like he should have more points. Like people manage to never convert his passes lol

That pass to Miller last night was unreal

View attachment 595464Yes he is my friend. Yes he is.

Kakko using his power forward moves to get to the front