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

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I prefer Kaako

Kakko

 

[Black Aces]

Just found out that Kaapo Kakko is a Type 1 diabetic and has celiac disease.

As a physician I can tell you that this will not have an affect on him during his playing days. His Type 1 diabetes will have affects on him later in life.

 

[Strooper12]

Well, they met today - while Kakko had a somewhat big role didnt see Hughes much there? Maybe from this pic at least i remember Hughes - Kappo meeting each others

 

[JT Kreider]

If teams are picking based on who will be and impact player next season, I think Kakko would be the right choice. Not just because of how he is performing, but because of Hughes being smaller and needing couple of seasons (or just one who knows) to adjust.

But teams are not drafting just based on that, and this is why you have a bunch of scouts analyzing each feature of the player and making the overall assumption of his current play and ceiling. I still think Hughes will go #1 (I hope so 'cause I'd really like to see Kakko as a Ranger), and I don't think the Devils would make a mistake doing so.

The Devils just might be though. The next year is very important for them. They have a short window to prove Hall they're for realsises or else he's gone.

 

[Ori]

And that Kakko pass was Zucc quality - sad that he miss the open net, but an important win for team USA!

 

[BroadwayBlues]

I like Kakko's game better.

 

[Polar Bear]

As a physician I can tell you that this will not have an affect on him during his playing days. His Type 1 diabetes will have affects on him later in life.

Yeah, it's not like he's the first or the only active player dealing with it. Domi just had a breakout season and he's a type 1 diabetic, as well. If it was a concern, it would have been brought up by scouts over a year ago, since this isn't some newfound or private information.

 

[GORDIEHOWE]

Hughes and Kakko getting to know each other.

 

[KingDeathMetal]

I take Kakko over Jack all day, every day.

 

[RangerBoy]

 

[Edge]

Kakko is a stud, no way around it.

I mean the guy who is trying to defend him his three time NHL all-star with over 1,000 games of NHL experience.

On a side note, some good plays there by Luostarinen.

 

[Fugazy]

View attachment 227355Hughes and Kakko getting to know each other.

Very symbolic right now

 

[Bluenote13]

On a side note, some good plays there by Luostarinen.

He's like a breath of fresh air out there

 

[cwede]

on the ice for both late period Finn goals, and got a shift in the OT, but no points, kid is on the decline ...

 

[ijuka]

on the ice for both late period Finn goals, and got a shift in the OT, but no points, kid is on the decline ...

Increased ice time and 6 shots on goal is good, though. Can't score every game.

 

[CommaSynapse]

I hope it's unfounded, but I'm nervous.

 

[aufheben]

Not eating gluten and sugar, is a good thing for an athlete

NYR would have the best personnel to take care of him

This. He could be allergic to water and still have a healthier diet than 90% of this board.

 

[Fugazy]

This. He could be allergic to water and still have a healthier diet than 90% of this board.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

There’s literally nothing to be nervous about with who the Devils take

If they take Hughes, we get the most dominate u18 goal scorer in Liiga history

If they take Kakko, we get the most dominate player in USDP history

No losers here

 

[Nate070]

I hope it's unfounded, but I'm nervous.

Hope Hughes scores a couple in the next games....

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

View attachment 227355Hughes and Kakko getting to know each other.

Jack heard he was celiac and just had to get a whiff

 

[Nate070]

Jack heard he was celiac and just had to get a whiff

Kakko does not even notice that he´s carrying a little boy with him

 

[yzerman]

I have now seen Forsberg,Jagr,Matthews,Rantanen in his style of play in WC and he is 18!

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

He's like a breath of fresh air out there

 

[pld459666]

Kakko

Whatever lol