Value of: Kaapo Kakko
- Thread starter LiveLongandProspal
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1st rd pick is my offer from the leafs.
Huh? The Rangers have scored 1.5 and allowed 0.7 ES goals/60 with him on the ice. Sure it's not flashy, but far from a "major weak link". In fact he contributes to the team winning more than most.
Wheeler meanwhile is 0.9 for and 2.7 against.
Tob
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- Sep 16, 2017
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Cost controlled player that is being critiqued by his draft position. At worst he's a good defensive 3rd liner being paid like one.
no
OP = overreaction
KK is a keeper
He was fine on kid line
they insisted on breaking that up
since LaF skating improved enuf for him to hang w/bread, that is a thing
Chytil is fine [recovery from injury notwithstanding]
He and KK have great physical tools
KK simply lacks mins to be comfy w/anybody, anytime
like most performs best when there is chemistry
stop win now foolishness
develop quality assets
Until we sell high on new and improved LaF = bring in Othmann
would do Cuyle-Chytil-Kakko
obv no sacred cows
obv anyone including KK can be had if too much on the table
but not expecting high enuf offers until
Rs listen to bern
return to kid line
or CCK as above
Nikishin Go Boom
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Canes give you a 1st and another piece. Can get used to our system and the be ready to take Fast’s spot long term
Djp
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Teams aren’t giving you much. He’s arbitration eligible in the summer
better luck at flipping similarage contract players
better luck at flipping similarage contract players
Nico Cauzuki
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type of player our management likes to target not sure on the value but i could see the Habs being interested
If New York fans want star prices, well, he’s not and isn’t going to be a star. Good middle six player, though.
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What a star price? We can't take back salary, and I don't think those that want to trade him are expecting a very high first round pick here.
The equivalent of an unprotected 1st from a bad team, or something along those lines.
See no reason for the rangers to move him
LOFIN
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Rangers fans being tired of him underperforming to his draft status, or people cheering for him hoping a change of scenery may unlock the potential that was seen in him before the draft.
But yeah, there is no reason for the Rangers to move him, unless he would be a part of some larger trade. He's a pretty good asset for his cap hit right now.
Kocur Dill
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As long as his salary stays level headed, I'm seeing a Jere Lehtinen floor with Kappo and I'm keeping that type of player as long as possible and happy doing it.
His draft position, while disappointing, isn't his fault nor his burden to bare, regardless of what fans think.
That 2019 draft after Hughes, kind of a what happened?
Kakko, Dach, both bigger forwards who were on NHL rosters at 18. Have not produced to their draft position.
Byram - concussion early in his career, seemed to have rebounded.
Turcotte - beset by injury, has not shown much at NHL level
Seider - excellent rookie year. Should be a rock solid top pairing RHD
Cozens - played well so far
Broberg - in the A,
Zegras - insane hands. Needs to learn how to play without the puck.
Podkolzin - in the A.
Kakko, Dach, both bigger forwards who were on NHL rosters at 18. Have not produced to their draft position.
Byram - concussion early in his career, seemed to have rebounded.
Turcotte - beset by injury, has not shown much at NHL level
Seider - excellent rookie year. Should be a rock solid top pairing RHD
Cozens - played well so far
Broberg - in the A,
Zegras - insane hands. Needs to learn how to play without the puck.
Podkolzin - in the A.
He hasn't lived up to his value as #2 OV and I get his lack of raw offensive production is frustrating but he's proven he (at worst) will have a long career as a defensive minded middle 6 winger capable of 40-45 points with D-zone starts and strong on the PK.
I have no problem keeping that kind of player because it's extremely valuable and he still has the offensive skills to be a late bloomer. At this point, he isn't sniffing 4m + on a long term deal anyway, so why not keep him at a good number and see if he can continue to get better offensively?
It's not like he's someone struggling to keep a lineup spot or play productive minutes.
I have no problem keeping that kind of player because it's extremely valuable and he still has the offensive skills to be a late bloomer. At this point, he isn't sniffing 4m + on a long term deal anyway, so why not keep him at a good number and see if he can continue to get better offensively?
It's not like he's someone struggling to keep a lineup spot or play productive minutes.
- Sep 1, 2010
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completely disagree re KK,
Wheeler and Goodrow are showing their mileage tho
until the last 2 games, the whole team had been shooting mostly blanks 5-on-5,
and it seems unfair to blame Kakko alone for Zib/Krieder slow 5-on-5 production to start season
he does need to go to the net, and also shoot, more frequently
but he's been good on the forecheck, and backcheck, and has always been good along the walls
Zajacs Bowl Cut
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2 points in 12 games with only 16 shots? Yikes
I get that he is a solid defensive winger but woof
I saw an offer of a 1st round pick in here? That is insane to me.
I get that he is a solid defensive winger but woof
I saw an offer of a 1st round pick in here? That is insane to me.
frightenedinmatenum2
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They could probably do a change of scenery move for another young former blue chip player who hasn't lived up to his potential.
Maybe something like Kakko for Lafreniere.
Maybe something like Kakko for Lafreniere.
Scored only 2 points, but also on ice for only 2 goals against. No other player in the league with at least 12 games played can better that.
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