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

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

delete.

 

[Polar Bear]

None.

If Edge confirms as such, it is known.

 

[True Blue]

Any chance they pass on Kakko/Hughes for someone like Byram?

Zero Point Zero.

 

[True Blue]

If Edge confirms as such, it is known.

Just as long as he doesn't tip over a burning cauldron while saying "It is known".

 

[Ola]

If Edge confirms as such, it is known.

Exactly, I think the only guys Gorton would consider passing on Kakko for are Spencer Knight, Mortiz Seider and Rapael Lavioe. (JOOOOOOOOKKKKKKEEEE)

 

[Ola]

Its not 0.0%, it has happened before that a GM have called the wrong name.

But I wonder what the odds really are for a GM accidently passes on a player by calling the wrong name. It must be less likely with an unusual name like Kaapo Kakko. But if the draft was held one million billion times, someone would step up to the podium and draft Huge Jackson. It has happened before (that the wrong name has been called). Stuff can happen, like you can be shaken up after being harassed by some crazy dutch dude in the stands before making that pick, and just as you are about to call out a name you see him again pointing at you with some laser pen or stuff like that, and all of a sudden you hear yourself say some odd name.

 

[Mildan]

Nonsense. Ippenator on the prospect board said that kakko has bad IQ and he was right about something that one time. Well...kudos to that guy for not being dumb enough to bring his crap here. I thought we'd be infested with the terrible, overzealous finn fans from the mains by now too. They're like the one army in game of thrones. Massive, loud, brutal and they leave you shaking your head in disappointment and frustration

Way to generalise Finnish hockey fan base, mate! Personally I can think of maybe 5 to 7 idiots from that group, who try gain something by bashing Hughes thinking that it would somehow look good for Kakko, but rest of them seem to be more level headed and pleasant forum users who are genuinely excited by the best prospect coming from that country since Barkov.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Nonsense. Ippenator on the prospect board said that kakko has bad IQ and he was right about something that one time. Well...kudos to that guy for not being dumb enough to bring his crap here. I thought we'd be infested with the terrible, overzealous finn fans from the mains by now too. They're like the one army in game of thrones. Massive, loud, brutal and they leave you shaking your head in disappointment and frustration

Ippenator LOL. He's the Finnish PB

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

Way to generalise Finnish hockey fan base, mate! Personally I can think of maybe 5 to 7 idiots from that group, who try gain something by bashing Hughes thinking that it would somehow look good for Kakko, but rest of them seem to be more level headed and pleasant forum users who are genuinely excited by best prospect coming from that country since Barkov.

I should be more specific so that it doesnt look like I'm generalizing. It is around 5-7 that I've noticed

 

[kovazub94]

I keep asking what top6 forward to bring on a short term deal to replace Kreider if Panarin or other big name long term UFA is not an option and I don’t get responses that would get me to say “yay”. I just thought of a one - would be happy to bring back Eric Staal if he takes two years to finish out with Marc.

Edit: per below - not an option. Ignore.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I keep asking what top6 forward to bring on a short term deal to replace Kreider if Panarin or other big name long term UFA is not an option and I don’t get responses that would get me to say “yay”. I just thought of a one - would be happy to bring back Eric Staal if he takes two years to finish out with Marc.

Eric signed an extension with Minnesota.

 

[kovazub94]

Eric signed an extension with Minnesota.

Damn. Missed it.

 

[GAGLine]

I keep asking what top6 forward to bring on a short term deal to replace Kreider if Panarin or other big name long term UFA is not an option and I don’t get responses that would get me to say “yay”. I just thought of a one - would be happy to bring back Eric Staal if he takes two years to finish out with Marc.

I doubt E. Staal is a consideration for either side.

We don't need a great player to play in the top 6, we just need a body that can play there short term and insulate the kids. What kind of contract is Eberle looking at? What about Vanek or Pominville? If we could sign Eberle to a 2 year deal and rebuild his value, that would be great.

 

[kovazub94]

I doubt E. Staal is a consideration for either side.

We don't need a great player to play in the top 6, we just need a body that can play there short term and insulate the kids. What kind of contract is Eberle looking at? What about Vanek or Pominville? If we could sign Eberle to a 2 year deal and rebuild his value, that would be great.

Eberle is the only name on this list that fits MY criteria but I doubt he’d be ok with two years. I’d even go 3 because of how ELC structure for our prospects is shaping up.

Vanek, Pomi, Spezza are all has-beens terms of top6 and won’t isolate or be helpful in development of our prospects.

 

[Entrancemperium]

Kakko scored again on a rocket against Slovakia

 

[Fugazy]

Kakko scored again on a rocket against Slovakia

 

[Calad]

Nice shot by Kakko. Great setup by Mikkola there too

 

[Mac n Gs]

The Rangers haven’t acquired/drafted their own homegrown star forward since like Jean Ratelle. They’re taking whichever of Hughes or Kakko is still available at 2OA, and it’s just really not up for debate.

 

[BB88]

Best player on team Finland.

The offense should go through him, just scary good.

 

[ijuka]

Best player on team Finland.

The offense should go through him, just scary good.

Annoying how often he makes a good play for a give and go, but the player receiving his pass doesn't give it back and just does something stupid instead and loses the puck. Will be fun watching him in NHL.

 

[Cag29]

The Rangers haven’t acquired/drafted their own homegrown star forward since like Jean Ratelle. They’re taking whichever of Hughes or Kakko is still available at 2OA, and it’s just really not up for debate.

Kovalev.

 

[Cag29]

Kovalev.

Agreed

 

[Mac n Gs]

Kovalev.

I wanted to say him, but his highest scoring totals were with Pitt and Montreal. I opted for Ratelle because they at least got a handful of 90 and 100 point seasons out him before the trade to Boston.

 

[jonlin]

Kakko scored again.

 

[Mildan]

He just scored his second, beauty as well.