Player Discussion Kaapo Kakko

[Leonardo87]

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[GAGLine]

Glad we got it done. Now Kakko just needs to take the next step. I think he can.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

No sense in trading that unless the package coming back warrants it.

1 year deal provides flexibility and gives Kakko a chance to prove he can earn a bigger paycheck

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Wow, LOVE IT! Make it or break it kid. Love that Drury got this done quickly and is showing his commitment to keep him. Kakko better be having one hell of an offseason.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Nothing wrong with this.

 

[Ruggs225]

Perfect… make or break.

Dont trade him unless its part of a massive upgrade.

He is going to break put this year. I feel it

 

[17futurecap]

It’s an easy contract to move at the deadline if he still shows nothing, and the Rangers need to cap space, shrugs.

 

[LOFIN]

Smart from both sides. Glad neither side is willing to give up just yet.

 

[WhereO Is Kakko]

Aaaaarghhhhh. There goes Rangers most valuable, DOABLE trade piece. Da fuq rabbit does Drury plan on pulling out of his arse now?

Grrrrrrrrr.

 

[Leonardo87]

This could be his last year to prove himself, imo. I expect a very motivated Kakko. We shall see.

 

[bobbop]

Smart move by Drury. Keeps all of his options open, including trade.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Aaaaarghhhhh. There goes Rangers most valuable, DOABLE trade piece. Da fuq rabbit does Drury plan on pulling out of his arse now?

Grrrrrrrrr.

Maybe he expects and hopes Kakko improves? Not everyone is ready to throw away a 23 year old 2nd overall pick for a 2nd round pick.

 

[bleedblue94]

Won't be surprised if he is still traded this summer. Now a GM has cost certainty and doesn't have to worry about trading for him and then dealing with even the threat of an offer sheet.

 

[eco's bones]

I did not think Kakko would score a big deal based off of the last two years. He hit 40 points in 22-23 but he fell back down a bit last year. The Rangers should be able to handle Schneider's and if they choose Lindgren's (their other RFA's) deals too. We don't have to lock either up and if we ever lock up one of them it should be Schneider anyway. I don't see a good reason to go over $4 with Lindgren. He's a guy who reads off of Fox really well but there's not much offense in his game and it might be better if we found a larger more physical defenseman to partner Adam with anyway.

Kakko's deal kind of tells me he'd rather stick with the Rangers than go somewhere else.

 

[rangers1314]

Must say I’m surprised by this. I’d have thought KK and his reps would want a fresh start.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Makes sense. If he shows more next season the rangers can extend him or they trade him with 1 year of control left.

 

[WhereO Is Kakko]

Maybe he expects and hopes Kakko improves? Not everyone is ready to throw away a 23 year old 2nd overall pick for a 2nd round pick.

Hey hope you are well.

Guess I’m throwing in the towel. Let some other team experience his breakthrough. Convinced it’s not happening here.

Won't be surprised if he is still traded this summer. Now a GM has cost certainty and doesn't have to worry about trading for him and then dealing with even the threat of an offer sheet.

Hmmm I like your thinking.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

Waste of cap space, waste of a roster spot. I don’t wanna hear about next steps and give him more time. I hear McIlrath is gonna break out any year now too.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Best case scenario

 

[aufheben]

His jersey number determining his contract? Is he Sidney Crosby?

I have literally no other thoughts on this.

 

[McRanger92]

I feel like how quickly this happened shows that Kakko and the Rangers are on the same page going forward at least. Either he is definitely moving and they got this out of the way as a formality for the acquiring team, or, both sides are committed to each other for Kakko's redemption Tour 3.0. However,If he is in the top 6/or on Mika and Kreider's wing, we arent winning anything.

 

[LOFIN]

Must say I’m surprised by this. I’d have thought KK and his reps would want a fresh start.

Kinda surprised as well. But then again, the team is contending for a cup (no matter how far some people say they are, 2 ECF in 3 years), and New York is New York and the Rangers are the Rangers.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

His value is shit so I don’t think he was gonna be traded

 

[NYR94]

Kakko got this done quick so he can start his summer of partying.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Source: @nyrob13

I don’t think this closes the book on him being moved this summer IMO. Glad he at least has the self awareness to know that he didn’t play/do enough this year to let it drag out.