RW Kaapo Kakko - TPS, Liiga (2019 Draft) Part 3

[Ukkosenjumala]

What I like most is how well he shields the puck using his body, impressive physicality for a guy his age. Combine that with his great mitts and the puck is glued on his stick.

 

[Zub]

I've noticed that some people on these boards have started calling him Kappo. And I feel like it's partly my fault.

I dunno it kinda suits him as it reminds me of "capo" aka "mafia boss"? Because he sure is the bauss out there on the ice

 

[Zub]

And we are live!

Enjoy! All of the plays shown here are from his 2018-19 Liiga season with TPS Turku. All of his goals and assists, as well as numerous other plays are on full display here. Over 60 plays are shown.

You sir are a great HFer. Have a nice day

 

[SAM STEVENS]

going 1st overall and if he doesn't then he is a steal at 2nd

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Playoffs baby. I hope Kaapo gets on the board tonight. Two periods played and he's created some good chances, but also has had to adjust to new level of physical play.

 

[jalperi]

Now he became enforcer.

 

[Jussi]

Seems what I said about TPS, is materializing already.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Seems what I said about TPS, is materializing already.

It'll be quite interesting to see Kakko play on a team with some sort of a working breakout system and coherent plan in both ends of the ice. TPS dmen cannot for the live of them give a proper pass to moving forwards and don't support each other under pressure. It is absolutely f***ing dreadful to watch. Their team play is just...nonexistent.

What I also love is how when Kakko plays time for his team mates to get open, none of them do, and in the end he has nowhere to pass. This keeps repeating and it makes me cry. It's probably why he started shooting more to begin with.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Would've been a nice one for his first playoff goal but it was overturned... he's been phenomenal in the first period....

 

[FinPanda]

Would've been a nice one for his first playoff goal but it was overturned... he's been phenomenal in the first period....

Bummer but I guess it was an ok call.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

He's hungry, but should've probably passed here...

Bummer but I guess it was an ok call.

Yeah, I guess the call was fine. The game's insane right now, things are happening left and right, a lot of hitting and fast hockey. The amount of grabbing HPK is allowed to do against Kakko is f***ing stupid though.

Don't worry Kaapo. Just two more games and it's over.

 

[Vaslof]

He is playing like a superstar. I think he'll be ready to jump right into the NHL next season.

 

[Jussi]

Apparently getting a rough lesson on playoff action.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Apparently getting a rough lesson on playoff action.

What are you on about?

 

[ijuka]

Taking the body is OK to me but that slashing nonsense is garbage.

I hope they keep calling that even in playoffs in NHL. NHL's so much better without slashing.

 

[Jussi]

What are you on about?

YLE Puhe commentator at Hämeenlinna.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

YLE Puhe commentator at Hämeenlinna.

The game's basically Kakko vs HPK. Watch my clips for reference. He created ridiculous amount of chances in the first. But that's the problem with TPS. You can't win games like this, you need a proper 5v5 plan.

 

[Jussi]

Looking forward to seeing Kakko at the U-18 WJC.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

Looking forward to seeing Kakko at the U-18 WJC.

Finland may have quite a few U20 winners on that team.

 

[ijuka]

The disallowed goal IMO was incorrect so that's Kakko's second goal of the game to me.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

First playoff goal

 

[fr9dd9]

Like if you want TPS to lose against HPK so that Kakko can play in u18 wc..

 

[Ukkosenjumala]

Dealing pretty well with the clutch and grab, people still worried he can't match the "physicality" (greatly exagerated these days) of the NHL, are you kidding me? Guy is a bull.

 

[Lepardi]

Like if you want TPS to lose against HPK so that Kakko can play in u18 wc..

The semi-finals will also end before the U18 tournament begins.

I tuned into the HPK vs. TPS game after my favorite team Ilves went 2-0 down, and the difference to the game in Tampere is like night and day. The North American(s) who said that Kakko doesn't have to face physical battles in Finland should really watch this. It's pretty darn entertaining and intense for an FEL game.

 

[Jussi]

Scored his second 40 seconds before the end.
HPK win 5-3 though.