Player Discussion Kaapo Kakko

[Rongomania]

Hopefully he's been nursing something because he was good for a bit

I think the surgery pretty clearly indicates this exact thing.

*which truly irks the shit out of me because there's no reason to let a 20 year old play through an injury which could need surgery if it got any worse.

 

[failure]

How will this impact his point production?

They would have to review every goal to see if there was a distinct kicking motion or not.

 

[will1066]

If Gallant doesn't talk to his players, Gallant doesn't know they're injured.

 

[The Sweetness]

Well, the silver lining in all this is that we will save some cap moving ahead on Kakko’s next deal.

 

[aufheben]

The Rangers have the #4 PP in the league.
The Rangers have the #2 PP in the league since January 1.
The Rangers have the #1 PP in the league over the last month.

Maybe we should stop trying to change the unit?

Are you new here?

 

[Lgrsean]

So many fans have been on him (still are right now), however maybe this season's chronic shoulder injury has in fact, effected his play to the point where it contributed to Kakko's minimal point production. Could have even kept his confidence low. However long, 6-8 weeks, 10, 12 weeks, whatever. As long as he comes back 100%.

i was just joking about the leg/arm transplant

 

[Leonardo87]

The Rangers have the #4 PP in the league.
The Rangers have the #2 PP in the league since January 1.
The Rangers have the #1 PP in the league over the last month.

Maybe we should stop trying to change the unit?

I mean some people also wanted Kakko, Laf, and Kravtsov over Kreider in the Top 6 when the season started. CK is now having a career season. This is the HF boards way. lol

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I mean some people also wanted Kakko, Laf, and Kravtsov over Kreider in the Top 6 when the season started. CK is now having a career season. This is the HF boards way. lol

Yeah, but nobody, not even Kreider, expected this kind of production.

 

[SA16]

Yeah, but nobody, not even Kreider, expected this kind of production.

His 5v5 production is the same as usual. In fact this is his 4th worst 5v5 pts/60 of his career (and most goals). His career season is a function of shooting 40% on the PP. A rate nobody has sustained for multiple years. Including guys who stand in front of the net and tip shots and only get high percentage chances.

 

[Leonardo87]

Yeah, but nobody, not even Kreider, expected this kind of production.

Yeah I know and it’s been great. I just feel
Other than Kakko, nobody has really deserved a Top 6 spot to start this season. Kravtsov didn’t even make the team and decided not to report to Hartford, and Laf has not had a good season but has looked better as of late.

When healthy which could be awhile do they go with...

Kreider - Mika - Laf
Panarin - Strome - Kakko

 

[NYRFANMANI]

I know it's one day late, but happy f***ing birthday Kaapo!

 

[CupSeeker]

I mean some people also wanted Kakko, Laf, and Kravtsov over Kreider in the Top 6 when the season started. CK is now having a career season. This is the HF boards way. lol

Not at even strength he isn't. Kreider is a specialist; he scores. It's awesome that he does that. The rest of his game is meh.

 

[Paul Padovano]

i was just joking about the leg/arm transplant

No clue what you're talking about. I'm sorry.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I know it's one day late, but happy f***ing birthday Kaapo!

He can legally drink now so that’s one less excuse from Kakko simps on Twitter

 

[will1066]

No clue what you're talking about. I'm sorry.

We here often joke about McKegg having a leg for an arm and an arm for a leg. For example, "That McKegg, what a useless piece of toast missing a wide open net. He's got a leg for an arm."

 

[bhamill]

No clue what you're talking about. I'm sorry.

Simpsons reference.

 

[GAGLine]

He can legally drink now so that’s one less excuse from Kakko simps on Twitter

Or one more...

 

[Paul Padovano]

We here often joke about McKegg having a leg for an arm and an arm for a leg. For example, "That McKegg, what a useless piece of toast missing a wide open net. He's got a leg for an arm."

Yes, I remember now. Thank u for clarifying.

 

[bl02]

He can legally drink now so that’s one less excuse from Kakko simps on Twitter

he should stick with the nectar of the gods... tequila and the agave plant. should be ok with his celiacs

 

[Scott r]

As in he can’t hang in the NHL and has to go play in Europe?

Give me a break, enough with the hyperbole. I’d bet my life savings Kakko is an NHLer for a long time. He’s only 20 and even tho the stats aren’t there he’s already a solid middle 6 winger who plays a good 200 ft game. He’s struggled to put up numbers commiserate with his draft status but he’s nowhere near being relegated to playing in Europe. Like not even in the same stratosphere of that happening.

It's not as aggressive play and how,do you know he likes it here ?? Kovalchuk NJ Devils left nhl to play in Russia....I just feel it's a possibility.

 

[Scott r]

I think he's been nursing something since the end of the last season when he went hard into the boards, and his season ended. Those are the injuries that can knock the system out of order. He had something that got aggravated in the game against the Habs at the start of the season, then he pushed himself back too soon. Recall the presser where he was adamant he was "ready", but at the time Gallant was a little doubtful. Hope they sort it out once and for all now and don't let him come back until he is 100%, even if I'm sure he wants to play because it's an important contract year for him and he wants to prove himself.

He might go play in europe

 

[Synergy27]

So what’s going on with KK? We’re just waiting around and hoping he heals?

 

[bl02]

So what’s going on with KK? We’re just waiting around and hoping he heals?

Good luck getting any updates. At this point I just hope he's back before the playoffs.

 

[egelband]

So what’s going on with KK? We’re just waiting around and hoping he heals?

We don’t even know. The Rangers are being so cagey. If it’s really just a wrist or shoulder, why not say so. Bizarre.

 

[Synergy27]

Yeah. This is some sketchy shit.