Post-Game Talk: The Powerhouse @ NHL Draft Lottery: Part II – Aftermath

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

I’m still in disbelief, and I’m only 90% sure this isn’t a dream.

Anyways, I know what kind of player Kakko is, but can anyone help me out with his potential? If you could pick one player to compare him to (potential-wise, not style-wise) over the past few drafts, who would it be? I know it’s still early, but is he Matthews-level potential? Laine? Eichel? Worse?

I think he projects as a 40-40 type winger. Dominant puck control ability, elite hands, vision, hockey sense.

 

[Ghost of jas]

It took five years for the Penguins to make the playoffs after drafting Mario Lemieux first overall in 1982, it took eight years (and a trade) for Taylor Hall to make the playoffs after he was selected first overall by the Oilers in 2010 and it’s four years and counting for Jack Eichel in Buffalo.

People need to etch this opening paragraph from Brooks' column into their memory. I remain confident Grots is playing the long game.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Am I the only one who thinks #2 IS the no lose position? NJ takes Hughes, you take Kakko. They take Kakko, you take Hughes. There is no lose here. Thank You Hockey Gods for taking a night off when you usually take this opportunity to go full Bubba on our team.

Many people have been suggesting this idea.

 

[Edge]

At some point we are going to have to celebrate some hideous amorphous blob that crawled out of the primordial soup of Earth and onto land

I’m saving that for draft day.

“With today’s selection, this board has never been more united. I’d like to give a special shout out to the amebas that turned into fish-like creatures and eventually gave us Kakko. I’d also like to recognize the missing link, without whom we wouldn’t have evolved in this manner. Bryan Trottier, how you doin?”

 

[chosen]

And after all that moaning and bitcheng about the team getting a few points here and there.

 

[NYR94]

I think he projects as a 40-40 type winger. Dominant puck control ability, elite hands, vision, hockey sense.

The type of player the Rangers in the past had to spend big money on to acquire via free agency or several assets to get in a trade. Huge difference when the cost is one draft pick.

 

[Draft Guru]

I've been pretty set on Kakko > Hughes for a few months now. The Devils will make the decision for us and I'll certainly be fine with Hughes, but I want Kakko.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

 

[SnowblindNYR]

So reading the other thread, the results were apparently leaked. I guess that happened because this wasn't done in real time? Or how else could that happen?

 

[duhmetreE]

See folks, Kakko is already bringing people together.

Everyone get in here, group hug time.

Panarin + Kakko = Panko
Panko Bread crumbs
Breadman
It's destiny

 

[ThirdEye]

Still pinching myself

Kravstov, Kakko, Zib and ADA on the first PP unit

 

[Edge]

Panarin + Kakko = Panko
Panko Bread crumbs
Breadman
It's destiny

As someone who just made sauce and meatballs this weekend, and had to run to the store to get breadcrumbs, your post inspires me...

To go have a midnight snack.

 

[Rempe73]

I think he projects as a 40-40 type winger. Dominant puck control ability, elite hands, vision, hockey sense.

Thank you, but that’s not answering my question xD

 

[Black Aces]

From Brooks: https://nypost.com/2019/04/09/kaapo-kakko-time-rangers-future-just-got-a-lot-brighter/



He's right. The front office committed to a rebuild. The coach and players on ice still worked their butts off and competed every night and the organization was rewarded.

So were the devils who tanked hard. But I get your point.

 

[Matt4776]

It took five years for the Penguins to make the playoffs after drafting Mario Lemieux first overall in 1982, it took eight years (and a trade) for Taylor Hall to make the playoffs after he was selected first overall by the Oilers in 2010 and it’s four years and counting for Jack Eichel in Buffalo.

People need to etch this opening paragraph from Brooks' column into their memory. I remain confident Grots is playing the long game.

pls grots

 

[Rempe73]

Still pinching myself

Kravstov, Kakko, Zib and ADA on the first PP unit

And Fox/Lafreniere/Byfield...forget about it. The future is about as bright as the sun. Can’t wait.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Thank you, but that’s not answering my question xD

I think Matthews is a good comparison stylistically.

 

[NYR94]

And Fox/Lafreniere/Byfield...forget about it. The future is about as bright as the sun. Can’t wait.

 

[Rempe73]

I think Matthews is a good comparison stylistically.

Thanks again for your help, but I said potential-wise, not style-wise

What I’m trying to get at is if he’s not a generational talent, is he a franchise player? Is he in between franchise and generational? Is he not franchise, but only elite?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Thanks again for your help, but I said potential-wise, not style-wise

What I’m trying to get at is if he’s not a generational talent, is he a franchise player? Is he in between franchise and generational? Is he not franchise, but only elite?

Franchise

 

[Joey Bones]

 

[Rempe73]

Franchise

Perfect. Thank you for your help, sir.

 

[Black Aces]

It took five years for the Penguins to make the playoffs after drafting Mario Lemieux first overall in 1982, it took eight years (and a trade) for Taylor Hall to make the playoffs after he was selected first overall by the Oilers in 2010 and it’s four years and counting for Jack Eichel in Buffalo.

People need to etch this opening paragraph from Brooks' column into their memory. I remain confident Grots is playing the long game.

Lafreniere or Byfield next year ;-)

 

[Joey Bones]

This is a great day!! Hughes or Kakko and I'm raging!!

 

[LeetchisGod]

Lafreniere or Byfield next year ;-)

We need to load up Pittsburgh style.