Player Discussion Kaapo Kakko

[Chytilmania]

Heal, Kakko, heal!

 

[TheDirtyH]

I surprised Drury allowed Kakko to speak to non-English speaking members of the media.

He went from dtd to ltir right after the interview was conducted according to capfriendly

 

[mas0764]

Didn’t get to pay too close attention tonite, how was he? Seemed like that third line was quiet.

 

[will1066]

Didn’t get to pay too close attention tonite, how was he? Seemed like that third line was quiet.

He was fine. Wasn't expecting much. Still a little tentative. Goodrow is definitely not the center to complement him

 

[Kords]

Was definitely playing sheltered minutes, made a few quick line changes. It's fine, no rush really. Could tell he wasn't quite up to game speed.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Didn’t get to pay too close attention tonite, how was he? Seemed like that third line was quiet.

Lots of energy on his first shift and then faded into the background the rest of the game. Pretty meh game for that line.

 

[n8]

He was fine. Wasn't expecting much. Still a little tentative. Goodrow is definitely not the center to complement him

Coppo Kakko 2024 <salute>

 

[IDvsEGO]

Lots of energy on his first shift and then faded into the background the rest of the game. Pretty meh game for that line.

he made a nice pass to spring laf in the 2nd. and another to give kreider a shot in the third.

 

[DanielBrassard]

First game back after a long layoff so it's hard to make much of his performance, wasn't good but needs time to get acclimated again.

 

[frisland]

They should have sent him to hartford (conditioning stint) for the weekend

 

[IDvsEGO]

They should have sent him to hartford (conditioning stint) for the weekend

Would he need to clear waivers?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Would he need to clear waivers?

Not for a conditioning stint, but there are some caveats:

- Player needs to approve
- League needs to approve
- Max 14 days
- Player retains his NHL salary for the duration of the stint

 

[bbny]

Invisible

 

[will1066]

His reads are bad right now. The biggest thing is he doesn't really seem to have a feel for where he needs to be when supporting his linemate along the wall

 

[bl02]

Where is the guy I saw play in the world juniors and then again in the world championships against men? WTF happened?!

 

[EdJovanovski]

They should have sent him to hartford (conditioning stint) for the weekend

I’m genuinely curious rather he or Laf would even produce in the AHL at this point. I’m leaning towards no.

 

[JohnC]

His reads are bad right now. The biggest thing is he doesn't really seem to have a feel for where he needs to be when supporting his linemate along the wall

Right now? It’s been 2 games coming off of a 3 month layoff.

How many people don’t do their job for 3 months and jump back in without missing a beat?

 

[will1066]

Right now? It’s been 2 games coming off of a 3 month layoff.

How many people don’t do their job for 3 months and jump back in without missing a beat?

What's wrong with right now? It's a factual observation, not an indictment.

 

[Brutananadilewski]

What's wrong with right now? It's a factual observation, not an indictment.

Honestly, it's been all season.

It was not enough training/rest for the new season, it was Covid, it was linemates. Now, it's the injury.

And I defended the guy early on in the season, too.

 

[JohnC]

What's wrong with right now? It's a factual observation, not an indictment.

Right now reads like it’s been happening for weeks, not two nights.

 

[bl02]

Just please do something tomorrow vs the worst goaltending/defense in hockey please

 

[will1066]

Right now reads like it’s been happening for weeks, not two nights.

I meant right now as in now now. Sorry if I wasn't clear.

 

[Crease]

Just please do something tomorrow vs the worst goaltending/defense in hockey please

He will circle the zone with the puck twice then fire a weak wrister wide. And we will say “wow imagine in 7 years when he eventually grows into his game.”

 

[bondra]

Kakko has played 39 games this season due to the injuries, he hasnt played in 3 months and it may take sometime for Kakko to get up to speed.

I would worry more about the 1st pick who has been healthy all season and has 0,35 PPG.

 

[ajdj10]

I would worry more about the 1st pick who has been healthy all season and has 0,35 PPG.

Yeah but something something Quinn.....!!!