Prospect Info: The Second Overall Pick Thread: Part I (Kakko/Hughes Talk)

[EdJovanovski]

What’s his nickname gonna be? His real name already sorta sounds like a nickname. The Hockey Guy said Don Cherry might nickname him “Bozo”

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Don Cherry is the OG Bozo.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

There are more ways to score goals than by just sheer power.

I personally am of the opinion that his shot is better than @Lays says it is, but at the same time it isn't an OV or Liane shot.

If he had a shot like that he would be a sure fire #1OA.

I dont think anyone is saying he has their shot currently , they are saying they are comparable to when Liane and AO were 17. I dont remember how they shot back then so i wont comment on whether i think its true or not, was just passing the info along.

But i am impressed with his shot, thats for sure.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

What’s his nickname gonna be? His real name already sorta sounds like a nickname. The Hockey Guy said Don Cherry might nickname him “Bozo”

 

[mrhockey193195]

Chytil played exclusively on the wing in the Czech Extraliga

I'm less knowledgable than almost all you guys on these young players, but I've always seen Chytil as a LW. More recently, I see Andersson as a LW too (Howden-Andersson on my future 3rd line could be incredible). A gap that I potentially see (assuming Kaako plays wing) is who slots into the 1/2 C spot for the future besides Zib.

 

[Kakko the Capo]

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Is anyone worried about Chytil's physicality? Personally I would give him a 4 or a 5. Every game I watch, he never finishes his checks. For some reason it always pisses me off. Is he Eurosoft?

 

[Edge]

I think people are just a bit confused how a guy who is almost unanimously ranked as being one of the best goal scorers in this draft by scouts can have posters saying his shot as one of the things he needs to improve on or is weak.

The downside of social media is that it's become easier than ever for people who don't know their ass from their elbow to inspire people down a path of confusion.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

The downside of social media is that it's become easier than ever for people who don't know their ass from their elbow to inspire people down a path of confusion.

Pretty much!

 

[Ukkosenjumala]

Gotta say I'm real glad Kakko is propably gonna end up with the Rangers. Was afraid another finnish prospect would be buried in Arizona or Florida etc.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Gotta say I'm real glad Kakko is propably gonna end up with the Rangers. Was afraid another finnish prospect would be buried in Arizona or Florida etc.

Nope! I’m glad to get a Finnish superstar on the Rangers for once. Love guys like Aho and Barkov but they’ve been mired in shit. This guy’s gonna be on the biggest stage in the biggest moment’s. f***, he’s already got a stud young center who speaks Finnish to play with.

 

[Inferno]

My 2 year old daughter keeps calling kaapo kakko as kacko wacko

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

My 2 year old daughter keeps calling kaapo kakko as kacko wacko

Sounds like a dank strain

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

What’s his nickname gonna be? His real name already sorta sounds like a nickname. The Hockey Guy said Don Cherry might nickname him “Bozo”

Idk but I’m definitely gonna be saying “we’ll bust a Kaap in your ass” next year

 

[Edge]

Nope! I’m glad to get a Finnish superstar on the Rangers for once. Love guys like Aho and Barkov but they’ve been mired in ****. This guy’s gonna be on the biggest stage in the biggest moment’s. ****, he’s already got a stud young center who speaks Finnish to play with.

It is kind of weird to think the Rangers don't really have an extensive history with Finnish players.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

It is kind of weird to think the Rangers don't really have an extensive history with Finnish players.

I was just thinking the same thing.

We’ve had like, Tikkanen and Kurri (at the very end). Not much to speak of.

Whereas we’ve had plenty of great Swedes and Russians.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I was just thinking the same thing.

We’ve had like, Tikkanen and Kurri (at the very end). Not much to speak of.

Whereas we’ve had plenty of great Swedes and Russians.

Better put some respeck on Reijo Ruotsalainen’s name

 

[Ukkosenjumala]

It is kind of weird to think the Rangers don't really have an extensive history with Finnish players.

Well it is a small country with a population slighly above 50 % of the greater New York area. The fact Finland has been able to churn out quality NHL players for so many teams is defying the odds as it is.

 

[Captain Monglobster]

Have we forgotten Jarko Immonen so soon?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Better put some respeck on Reijo Ruotsalainen’s name

He’s the best Finn we’ve ever had, I just didn’t want to butcher his name and I wasn’t 100% sure he was a Finn lol

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

He’s the best Finn we’ve ever had, I just didn’t want to butcher his name and I wasn’t 100% sure he was a Finn lol

How can you not be with a name like that?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

bruh the finnish fans on the prospect board are pissing off the devils fans so much what a cute little bonus

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

bruh the finnish fans on the prospect board are pissing off the devils fans so much what a cute little bonus

They have already become one of us.

 

[Uncle Dru]

Is anyone worried about Chytil's physicality? Personally I would give him a 4 or a 5. Every game I watch, he never finishes his checks. For some reason it always pisses me off. Is he Eurosoft?

He's actually gotten hurt on occasion taking fairly innocent checks and I think once trying to deliver one. Not too worried though, he just needs to fill out his upper body. Only 19, it will come over the next couple of years. Don't think he'll ever be much of a physical player but I'm hoping he becomes a player who's very hard to knock off the puck

 

[Edge]

They have already become one of us.

It’s better for them in the long run anyway.

If you’re going to follow a team half way around the world, don’t pick New Jersey.

 

[Moon Knight]

lol Devils' fans are going to have to deal with Rangers' fans and Finnish keyboard warriors for a long time . I love it.