Player Discussion Kaapo Kakko

[NYRfan39]

Kakko has improved a lot, and Ive been very negative about him. His puck control every year gets better and better. He needs to improve his decision making a bit more and maybe his shooting. But I like what I see. I think him being on a line with Kreider is a mistake. Zibby and Kakko are fine together, and Zibby and Kreider are fine, but Kreider and Kakko dont seem to have any sort of chemistry. I feel like this team actually has the right players, just the wrong combinations.
I think Vesey needs a chance in top 6. Kreider on 3rd line and PP.
I feel much better about Kakkos game overall this year. You can tell he is more confident and when he starts putting in more goals and points, he will be even better. Gallant doesnt seem to see this which is aggravating. You run the hot hand in OT. Why he didn't get a sniff in OT against Detroit??? Kakko would thrive in a 3 v 3. He is a puck hog! WTF

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

When was the last time he used it on the PP, right or left side? Don't think I've seen it once this season come to think of it...

Well he just doesn’t shoot anymore which is it’s own problem

 

[BB88]

Podcasts that aren't run by people who are our equals as fans usually run about 6 months behind the times even at their best.

The sad thing is all those guys are involved in hockey at the high level.

There’s been that weird idea of Rangers trying to showcase Kakko for trades.
Because Kane would mean Cup.

Hopefully all that talk goes quiet and Kakko van focus on games

 

[IDvsEGO]

I'd like there to be more than ONE shooting option on the powerplay. Crazy idea i know but give it a chance. IIRC in 2019-20 Panarin was in Zib's spot and the PP was dank af. Panarin can shoot or pass from there, Zib can be in the bumper for the quick one timer/tip or be up top with his heavier shot since he's the only one on the team who can score from distance. Its been done before. And most teams around the league have a LHS opposite a RHS in the circles.

To be clear. The issue is Ck not burying shit.
If he was at the same form he was last year, we’d be a lot more dangerous.
That’s probably not happening again though.

 

[Rongomania]

Kakko has improved a lot, and Ive been very negative about him. His puck control every year gets better and better. He needs to improve his decision making a bit more and maybe his shooting. But I like what I see. I think him being on a line with Kreider is a mistake. Zibby and Kakko are fine together, and Zibby and Kreider are fine, but Kreider and Kakko dont seem to have any sort of chemistry. I feel like this team actually has the right players, just the wrong combinations.
I think Vesey needs a chance in top 6. Kreider on 3rd line and PP.
I feel much better about Kakkos game overall this year. You can tell he is more confident and when he starts putting in more goals and points, he will be even better. Gallant doesnt seem to see this which is aggravating. You run the hot hand in OT. Why he didn't get a sniff in OT against Detroit??? Kakko would thrive in a 3 v 3. He is a puck hog! WTF

Yeah you've been seeing it all year, Kreider gels with Zibanejad, but is just not on Kakkos level. Talk about something to be optimistic about, I think that really just shows how high level of a player Kak is becoming.

We've gotta figure this shit out.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

I was listening to a podcast that just talked about it.

Absolutely hate the idea

What podcast? Kakko has been the team's best forward outside of Panarin and Zibanejad and is only 21 years old, why the hell would they trade him?

 

[Kharon]

Kakko has been playing few times in PP1. My eye test says pp% with Kakko in pp1 is quite high? Am i wrong?

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

To be clear. The issue is Ck not burying shit.
If he was at the same form he was last year, we’d be a lot more dangerous.
That’s probably not happening again though.

I haven't even noticed Kreider on the PP so far this year. He's pretty much there for screens right now.

Yeah you've been seeing it all year, Kreider gels with Zibanejad, but is just not on Kakkos level. Talk about something to be optimistic about, I think that really just shows how high level of a player Kak is becoming.

We've gotta figure this shit out.

They Gel everywhere but 5 on 5. Great PK combination.

 

[Rongomania]

I haven't even noticed Kreider on the PP so far this year. He's pretty much there for screens right now.


They Gel everywhere but 5 on 5. Great PK combination.

Yeah, it's because Kreider can't pass to save his life. Kak and Laf are elite passers.

I absolutely would love having them together as a pk duo, young fresh blood like Kak on the pk is going to go a long way. I guess gG is easing him into that role.

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

Panarin has a great one timer himself. When he first got here wasn’t he on the left side in more of a shooters role? We looked way more dangerous back then.

Honestly what the team needs is a left hander with a nice clapper from the right wall. Do we have anyone in the system with a good left handed one timer??

 

[AirGut]

Honestly what the team needs is a left hander with a nice clapper from the right wall. Do we have anyone in the system with a good left handed one timer??

you'll have to be patient because that guy is Othmann


oh I just got it, yeah I wish he was playing with us right now too

 

[DanielBrassard]

If Kakko was going to be put up PP1 it should be in Kreider's spot because he might be able to make plays from the goal line but that would require a slight adjustment to the Rangers gameplan

 

[rangersfansince08]

Its funny how much Devils fans hate him. He has 2 less EV points than Hughes but sure he's a bust.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Its funny how much Devils fans hate him. He has 2 less EV points than Hughes but sure he's a bust.

Devils fans hate the Rangers in general and unhealthy amount.

 

[bouds]

If Kakko was going to be put up PP1 it should be in Kreider's spot because he might be able to make plays from the goal line but that would require a slight adjustment to the Rangers gameplan

Yeah, you'd have to move Kreider off the unit. It also removes Chris from an area (or THE area) where he excels, decreases his value tremendously. Might be something to consider at some point, but Kreider being on the ice 5v5 only is ugh...

 

[tbassler]

Podcasts that aren't run by people who are our equals as fans usually run about 6 months behind the times even at their best.

I listen to many Ranger podcasts.

This is my favorite.
2 Guys 1 Cup


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Every Monday and Wednesday, join Brendan Azoff and Stefen Rosner as they welcome guests from around the NHL. The boys break down league news and catch you up on the latest regarding the New York Islanders and New York Rangers. Listen to an hour full of hard-hitting NHL talk through a rivalry lens.

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These people post their podcasts very timely. I have no idea where your "6 months behind" came from.

Of course, there are many other Rangers podcasts. I have found that if I sign up for them all, then unsubscribe from the ones that do not meet my listening desires. I still have a bunch of podcasts for the NY Rangers news.

 

[jonu]

Devils fans hate the Rangers in general and unhealthy amount.

Devils fans just love their own prospects so much that they have to hate everyone else. As an outsider it really seems like a little brother syndrome.

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

I listen to many Ranger podcasts.

This is my favorite.
2 Guys 1 Cup


Broadway Hat


Backcheck

The Backcheck

Every Monday and Wednesday, join Brendan Azoff and Stefen Rosner as they welcome guests from around the NHL. The boys break down league news and catch you up on the latest regarding the New York Islanders and New York Rangers. Listen to an hour full of hard-hitting NHL talk through a rivalry lens.

podcasts.google.com

These people post their podcasts very timely. I have no idea where your "6 months behind" came from.

Of course, there are many other Rangers podcasts. I have found that if I sign up for them all, then unsubscribe from the ones that do not meet my listening desires. I still have a bunch of podcasts for the NY Rangers news.

I think the 6 months thing meant that their discussions might center around ideas the board cane up w and dismissed ages ago.

But we also have 24/7 discussion so it makes sense hf might hit topics way in advance of a podcast

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Poor Kakko.

Guy has another strong game, team puts up 8 and he gets another 2 third assists and draws a penalty that leads to a Ppg

Also thought the puck hit his skate before Fox’s goal.

 

[Rongomania]

Poor Kakko.

Guy has another strong game, team puts up 8 and he gets another 2 third assists and draws a penalty that leads to a Ppg

Also thought the puck hit his skate before Fox’s goal.

Ugh I didn't wanna talk about it and look *even more* like a Kakko butt dog, BUT come on man! He deserved
the goal there!

 

[huerter]

Poor Kakko.

Guy has another strong game, team puts up 8 and he gets another 2 third assists and draws a penalty that leads to a Ppg

Also thought the puck hit his skate before Fox’s goal.

points schmoints (no sarcasm)

 

[LionsHeart]

Kakko’s either drawing penalties or makes a play that leads to a goal (Fox’s goal). It’s why stats don’t tell the whole story and you really have to watch the games.

 

[The S5]

He's getting better and better. He just needs to figure out how to produce more points.
He's already among the best in the league at board work and coming away with the puck. It's a skill that not many have consistently.

 

[NickyFotiu]

He is playing better this season. I would play him more short handed. Often guys find their games confidence when they play short handed.

 

[NYR Viper]

He is one of the guys consistently creating chances at 5v5. It's clearly evident. At this point, the points will come. Whether it's this year or moving forward. He's a monster at possession and creating chances for his linemates.