kk is a strong dude!!! anybody see him absorb that timo hit the other night?
Player Discussion Kaapo Kakko
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HockeyBasedNYC
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He's going to be a monster. He hasnt filled out completely yet.
Ratanen is 2" taller, 15 lbs heavier and 4 years older.
Of course hes going to look like a unit next to him. Kakko will close the gap in 2 years, but there arent many guys in the NHL built like Rat
I think the most important thing is that he IS standing next to him. Every summer.
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He bodied Charlie Coyle (whose pretty large himself) nicely last night too.
I loved that they have him dropping back and breaking the puck in on the powerplay. He’s got amazing hands and he’s got plenty of speedy once he gets going.
Mac n Gs
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He always had great puck protection skills, but he definitely looks way more explosive off his edges this preseason. I hope he uses that to be a bit more selfish cutting through traffic because he’s shown that ability to be able to create plays out of nothing by himself
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I'm excited for him this season...
Provided he doesn't get saddled with a terribad Laf-able LW.
Crease
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He looks bigger, stronger, faster, more decisive, and with a harder quicker shot. Like what I’m seeing from him.
Rongomania
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I am rooting for this kid!
I am starting to believe with top 6 ice time, PP time (hoping PK too), a coach that believes in him, and some confidence, that Kakko just might get close to hitting his potential. All of the tools are in the toolbox. Now he just has to build. And if he does, that single handedly changes the complexion of this team's present and future.
It actually took Laf's level of play and work ethic to make me fully appreciate Kakko.
I am starting to believe with top 6 ice time, PP time (hoping PK too), a coach that believes in him, and some confidence, that Kakko just might get close to hitting his potential. All of the tools are in the toolbox. Now he just has to build. And if he does, that single handedly changes the complexion of this team's present and future.
It actually took Laf's level of play and work ethic to make me fully appreciate Kakko.
TopShelfSnipes
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Put him on the top line and staple him to PP1.
Leave him there. Let him fail.
Do everything the Rangers never do.
Then in the end, watch him succeed at a greater level than the people hoping he turns into Jere Lehtinen can fathom.
Leave him there. Let him fail.
Do everything the Rangers never do.
Then in the end, watch him succeed at a greater level than the people hoping he turns into Jere Lehtinen can fathom.
We can't fault his commitment. Over the years we've asked him to fix his skating, work on his muffin shot, his strength, leg strength and overall strength etc. He's done that.
Skating - check
Shot - check
Strength - check
Defense - check
etc.
Sure they are works in progress but isn't that always the case. This kid will be a superlative player sooner rather than later. Next thing is confidence and to accept that he has the right to be there and the right to do things his own way. He is *still* kind of asking for permission to play with the Big Guys to "show what he can do". (That mindset is also telling about how the room works.) Screw that.
Go for the kill. Shoot the puck. Own the ice.
HockeyBasedNYC
Feeling it
You gotta ride this kid all season, keep him up top and in a position to succeed.
If Lav does, he should approach 55 points, without the usual PP1 time. If he's added who knows.
I think he looks pretty damn crisp out there on the PP on his wall.
However, he needs to perfect his positioning for a one-timer and actually drive it cleanly/consistently when he gets the chance (this goes for 5on5 as well). And he needs to work on receiving the puck (likely from the right point, he should work with whoevers there) and immediately make a quick step to the slot on his forehand for a shot.
He's got the skills to do that and we saw last night his shot came off his stick quick and he fooled Swayman who had a very good game.
If Lav does, he should approach 55 points, without the usual PP1 time. If he's added who knows.
I think he looks pretty damn crisp out there on the PP on his wall.
However, he needs to perfect his positioning for a one-timer and actually drive it cleanly/consistently when he gets the chance (this goes for 5on5 as well). And he needs to work on receiving the puck (likely from the right point, he should work with whoevers there) and immediately make a quick step to the slot on his forehand for a shot.
He's got the skills to do that and we saw last night his shot came off his stick quick and he fooled Swayman who had a very good game.
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earlier at this NYR forums banned ..now oops pages could not be loading . im feeling there something odd here. professor needet putting words here for right direction and no no. maybe another cold winter for kakko a coming? better preparing starting jogging rounds at Manhattan island for better condition and staying ready for something to come . othervise could start feeling very cold at NYR bench . another year with panarins and zinbanjedads necks a holdet by team headquarters and coach? starting to feeling NYR holiday soon could be done. maybe seeing kakko you at jogging round? kakko., we gotta talk. this season you must become angry and playing for yourself no more standing at ice and smiling
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Rongomania
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A lot of gold here but only referring to them by these names from now on.
Avgard rules. Kakko will wear the hero dress this year don't worry.
will1066
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Rantanen going to annually mark Kakko's growth with a pencil on a wall in the training facility.
Zinbanjedads
Because he's a father now
Jauffre
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KirkAlbuquerque
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Kakko just needs to shoot the damn puck
Worry about being a playmaker later, start by shooting every time you have a vaguely clear shot at the net.
Once the other team is worried about you being a shooter you can try to force some passes
Worry about being a playmaker later, start by shooting every time you have a vaguely clear shot at the net.
Once the other team is worried about you being a shooter you can try to force some passes
Machinehead
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Not without reason.
Kakko v Laf
If Kakko ends up being good, I may at least have the will to go on.
KirkAlbuquerque
#WeNeverGetAGoodCoach
I think I posted on this exact forum back in 2020, that If both of them ended up as busts I’d be done being a fan of this franchise.
Hanging on by a Kakko -sized thread rn
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NYR94
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HockeyBasedNYC
Feeling it
Nice to see Kakko getting some PP1 work in practice.
I'm happy he has made a good impression with this coaching staff, credit to his play in camp this year. He saw an opportunity and took it, although he was really just being himself. He didnt overthink things. There is a maturity growing into his game now and thats a great sign.
That being said, two things need to happen:
1. The coaching staff needs to be patient and not yank him off the top line if things dont materialize quickly. I mean this should really be the plan for the entire team given they are learning a new system, but to me its imperative for Kakko given his history with previous staffs. Let the kid play now and allow him to make some mistakes. He wont make many.
2. Kakko needs to grow his game on this line and rise to the occasion. He needs to get a little selfish and not be afraid to become the shooter. He doesnt need to defer to Mika and Kreids every chance he gets. Hes just as talented. I think it was Gagline who pointed out that for him to break into the 20-30 goal category he's gotta shoot more. Trust your game and be aggressive to the net with the puck.
I'm happy he has made a good impression with this coaching staff, credit to his play in camp this year. He saw an opportunity and took it, although he was really just being himself. He didnt overthink things. There is a maturity growing into his game now and thats a great sign.
That being said, two things need to happen:
1. The coaching staff needs to be patient and not yank him off the top line if things dont materialize quickly. I mean this should really be the plan for the entire team given they are learning a new system, but to me its imperative for Kakko given his history with previous staffs. Let the kid play now and allow him to make some mistakes. He wont make many.
2. Kakko needs to grow his game on this line and rise to the occasion. He needs to get a little selfish and not be afraid to become the shooter. He doesnt need to defer to Mika and Kreids every chance he gets. Hes just as talented. I think it was Gagline who pointed out that for him to break into the 20-30 goal category he's gotta shoot more. Trust your game and be aggressive to the net with the puck.
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