Player Discussion Kaapo Kakko

[Cuckoo4Kakko]

3 grade A chances created. 0 assists.

Welcome to the Kaapo Kakko experience.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

17 games in and Kakko is pacing for over 50 points with almost zero PP time.

 

[JimmyG89]

It's somewhat reminiscent of Lafreniere last season. Beginning of the season he played well and then the 2nd half broke out.

 

[mas0764]

Trading him would be a mistake

 

[SeanAveryTheGreatOne]

11 points in 17 games with 0 pp time and a +/- of +12 with our shitty defense tells you that this is a great f***ing player.

 

[mrmovies779]

This is exactly why you don't trade young kids still finding their game.sometimes it just takes time

 

[Rongomania]

Having that game with j brodz as his center made that night even more impressive. That redirect pass to Cuylle and the goal were both beautiful plays.

 

[haohmaru]

Trading him would be a mistake

I’ve been echoing this forever. No reason to move him

 

[Raspewtin]

the re-direct pass to Cuylle, intentional or not, was brilliant and a skill play from Kakko i'd really like to see more of.

he's been great so far. keep it up

 

[noncents]

the re-direct pass to Cuylle, intentional or not, was brilliant and a skill play from Kakko i'd really like to see more of.

he's been great so far. keep it up

translation: i was wrong about this player and i'm sorry

 

[Harbour Dog]

Kakko has improved, obviously, but also he's finally getting linemates that want to play the same way as he does; as he's built for.

He's been a possession beast since his second season, but nobody else on the team with a modicum of skill wanted to play that way. Now he has some guys to play with, and what do you know, they're probably the best 5v5 line on the team AND they're playing a playoff style of game.

You still see some lowkey shade thrown at him, that he's the benefactor of his linemates play, but he's driving that line as much as anybody. Not everyone is ready to admit it yet is all.

 

[Cuckoo4Kakko]

Kakko has improved, obviously, but also he's finally getting linemates that want to play the same way as he does; as he's built for.

He's been a possession beast since his second season, but nobody else on the team with a modicum of skill wanted to play that way. Now he has some guys to play with, and what do you know, they're probably the best 5v5 line on the team AND they're playing a playoff style of game.

You still see some lowkey shade thrown at him, that he's the benefactor of his linemates play, but he's driving that line as much as anybody. Not everyone is ready to admit it yet is all.

He's playing with Brodz and had a 2 point game. The fact that he hasn't fallen off a cliff without Chytil (they STILL don't give up goals while possessing and scoring) makes this start to the season seem very real. Let the people be wrong. We've gotta sign him while we can afford it.

 

[IDvsEGO]

the re-direct pass to Cuylle, intentional or not, was brilliant and a skill play from Kakko i'd really like to see more of.

he's been great so far. keep it up

He had a better one a few years ago to Laf.

He’s still not a perfect player, but if we could lock him to an 5m x 8 I would be thrilled

 

[Harbour Dog]

He's playing with Brodz and had a 2 point game. The fact that he hasn't fallen off a cliff without Chytil (they STILL don't give up goals while possessing and scoring) makes this start to the season seem very real. Let the people be wrong. We've gotta sign him while we can afford it.

Yup, it really seems like the bulk of the chemistry is between Cuylle and Kakko. Having Chytil to help with zone entries and creating offense is perfect, but I bet they could take on any competent centre and still be an effective line.

 

[will1066]

Yup, it really seems like the bulk of the chemistry is between Cuylle and Kakko. Having Chytil to help with zone entries and creating offense is perfect, but I bet they could take on any competent centre and still be an effective line.

I can see that point of view. Both are work the walls type of guys.

 

[NYR Viper]

He had a better one a few years ago to Laf.

He’s still not a perfect player, but if we could lock him to an 5m x 8 I would be thrilled

I would go long term with Kakko this off-season for sure. Same goes for Miller

 

[McRanger92]

I feel like Kakko is the type of guy to be amenable to a 6 year 4.5 mil contract. For all the ink spilled talking about him being a trade candidate all these years, and the fans (myself included) at times being ready to give up on him, I actually think he likes it here.

Im excited for the future of our top 6 with Lafreniere, Chytil, Cuylle and Kakko. They are all really on the upswing.

 

[Harbour Dog]

I can see that point of view. Both are work the walls type of guys.

Yup, and the routes they take when they're cycling and trying to deny zone exits are nearly identical. It's pretty rare for them to cycle the puck to nobody; they're on the same page about when it's time to get the puck to the point and go hard to the net.

I feel like Kakko is the type of guy to be amenable to a 6 year 4.5 mil contract. For all the ink spilled talking about him being a trade candidate all these years, and the fans (myself included) at times being ready to give up on him, I actually think he likes it here.

Im excited for the future of our top 6 with Lafreniere, Chytil, Cuylle and Kakko. They are all really on the upswing.

Agreed about Kakko's intentions. I don't think we'll get him that cheap though, especially at his current level of play. Will likely be pushing 6x6.

 

[McRanger92]

Yup, and the routes they take when they're cycling and trying to deny zone exits are nearly identical. It's pretty rare for them to cycle the puck to nobody; they're on the same page about when it's time to get the puck to the point and go hard to the net.



Agreed about Kakko's intentions. I don't think we'll get him that cheap though, especially at his current level of play. Will likely be pushing 6x6.

Honestly I'm fine with what. The rangers need to prioritize the younger core this summer. Kakko, Cuylle, Miller need new contracts (obviously Igor too but thats its own thing). If they have to overpay slightly right now, do it. If you have to trade Trouba and Kreider this summer to make the cap work? You do it. It's how they can tightrope the prophesized "2 Windows".