Speculation: Kakko

[gary559]

This isn't a reclamation project I'd want to take on but I wish him the best in the NHL I'm sure there are teams that would be willing to give him a shot.

 

[Svedu]

What are you talking about? Kakko had every chance in the world to show he belonged in the top 6. Ultimately he sucked when given the opportunity.

Kakko is simply nothing more than a 3rd/4th line player. He is good defensively and that is the extent of it. He is a bad skater, softer than dog s***, and never takes responsibility. Its his 6th year and he has made zero progress

Yeah it's all his own fault of course. Said the crying Ranger fan...

 

[McDonald19]

The Ducks could use a middle 6 forward.

What’s the ask?

 

[DanielBrassard]

The Ducks could use a middle 6 forward.

What’s the ask?

2nd+smaller piece is something I think is a reasonable ask. That could be a 4th or equivalent level prospect. Not expecting much more than that.

 

[sisseton]

 

[Romang67]

I've never seen a bad player more defended on this website.



This clip sums up his entire career.

Hey, the Jets are still being blamed for Laine's lack of success in the NHL 4 years after he whined his way off the team. You get used to it.

Just wait until Kakko name drops a specific veteran on the team as an inferior player he shouldn't have to lower himself to play with, and still have hordes of his fans come in to defend the innocent little angel as the oppressed party in the situation.

 

[LOFIN]

Hey, the Jets are still being blamed for Laine's lack of success in the NHL 4 years after he whined his way off the team. You get used to it.

It wasn't just Laine who left. It was also Bufyglien. And later, Paul Maurice. Blake Wheeler was stripped of his captaincy, and bought out.

So let's not pretend that Laine just "whined his way off Winnipeg". He was basically bullied out, and he was not the only one. And they made some changes after that.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Take Nils Lundkvist back??

I'd rather shit in my hands and clap.

 

[AKL]

 

[Kalv]

The Ducks could use a middle 6 forward.

What’s the ask?

I'd be willing to include Lundestrom as we would start to get crowded with the lefties. But not sure if a bottom 6 center with speed is at all what Rangers need. He has limited offense but does some good moves here and there. Decent PKer, but not good enough on faceoffs. Still has 3rd line potential in a better system

 

[Romang67]

It wasn't just Laine who left. It was also Bufyglien. And later, Paul Maurice. Blake Wheeler was stripped of his captaincy, and bought out.

So let's not pretend that Laine just "whined his way off Winnipeg". He was basically bullied out, and he was not the only one. And they made some changes after that.

Oh spare me the protection of the malcontent.

Report: Patrik Laine isn't happy with his usage, linemates

"With the merits I have, somewhere else I'd have an opportunity to play with the best players.”

ca.sports.yahoo.com

He whined his way off the team long before he was "bullied" off it. He was a cancer in the locker room back in Finland, he was a cancer in the locker room in Winnipeg, he was a cancer in the locker room in Columbus. Laine was always the consistent issue.

He can keep rotting around the league as a one trick pony on the PP. Until he gets injured again.

 

[Volica]

Russo

 

[sisseton]

At least hes quick and to the point.

 

[RedHawkDown]

Kakko for Veleno + 2nd.

 

[AKL]

Russo

I don't know where this idea came from that Russo is some laughable figure. He's the best source for Wild news and when he reports on what the Wild are interested in, it's the truth most of the time.

 

[LOFIN]

I don't know where this idea came from that Russo is some laughable figure. He's the best source for Wild news and when he reports on what the Wild are interested in, it's the truth most of the time.

Russo is very reputable. So is Kaplan. So no idea who to trust here lol. I guess I'd lean Russo because he's the beat writer for the Wild. But just slightly.

 

[AKL]

Russo is very reputable. So is Kaplan. So no idea who to trust here lol. I guess I'd lean Russo because he's the beat writer for the Wild. But just slightly.

My guess would be that Russo's information is more up to date. I imagine the Wild inquired about Kakko because Guerin inquires about everyone, but if Russo says they're not in on him, I believe that. Probably didn't have what the Rangers wanted or they wanted more than Guerin wanted to pay.

 

[Volica]

I don't know where this idea came from that Russo is some laughable figure. He's the best source for Wild news and when he reports on what the Wild are interested in, it's the truth most of the time.

No, I'm laughing at the shade Russo's throwing.
He's far and away the best team insider across the NHL. He's on point when it comes to the Wild. I'm loving that there's Emily out here being like 'there's some smoke in Minny' and Russo, who knows better than anyone is just like 'No', no preamble, no 'well looks', it's just like, 'yeah wrong'.

 

[UnSandvich]

I don't know where this idea came from that Russo is some laughable figure. He's the best source for Wild news and when he reports on what the Wild are interested in, it's the truth most of the time.

As a Rangers fan who’s 2nd team is the Wild, I kinda figured they were laughing more at the abruptness of the answer than who it’s from. I did

 

[LOFIN]

My guess would be that Russo's information is more up to date. I imagine the Wild inquired about Kakko because Guerin inquires about everyone, but if Russo says they're not in on him, I believe that. Probably didn't have what the Rangers wanted or they wanted more than Guerin wanted to pay.

There should be 31 teams interested in Kakko. That doesn't mean he's going to bring in some amazing value, but teams love former high draft picks who have failed in their first team.

 

[AKL]

No, I'm laughing at the shade Russo's throwing.
He's far and away the best team insider across the NHL. He's on point when it comes to the Wild. I'm loving that there's Emily out here being like 'there's some smoke in Minny' and Russo, who knows better than anyone is just like 'No', no preamble, no 'well looks', it's just like, 'yeah wrong'.

Sorry, my mistake

 

[Mrfenn92]

Think he ends up in Seattle

 

[jonlin]

lus/minus has long considered an overrated stat, and 5vs5 is the new +/-.

"Has long been considered an overrated stat" - By stupid fans, with no knowledge whatsoever! If a player play minimal PP/PK, thoose stats are very valuable! Your team score more than the opponent and you are a valuable piece for the team. Use your brain. It helps.

You don't have fans of other teams trying to ask Matt Rempe to prom.

Never seen a mod this biased. Get some help. You actually might have some problems...

 

[Machinehead]

Never seen a mod this biased. Get some help. You actually might have some problems...

Yeah, I think a player on my own team is bad. I'm the first.

 

[cheesymc]

2nd+smaller piece is something I think is a reasonable ask. That could be a 4th or equivalent level prospect. Not expecting much more than that.

How about Vatrano + Ian Moore (he probably wants to be a Bruin or Ranger like Thrun) + conditional 3rd if Vatrano doensn't resign for Kaako + Rempe