Prospect Info: Jack Hughes or Kaapo Kakko?

[Gospel of Prospal]

It doesn't seem like it's a slam dunk that Hughes goes #1 overall.

But I'm curious, if you had a choice of one of these fine young lads, who would you pick?

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[Edge]

I think Hughes still has the edge, long-term.

I’ve often used Thornton and Marleau as the comparable in terms of first 3-4 years vs. beyond.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Kakko, before and after the lottery

This team is gonna be both skilled and big. Valley said it, Kakko plays a heavy game, he’s gonna just dominate you physically in the corners and along the boards. I think he’s gonna be insane in Quinn’s system. Hes a guy who can just dominate the cycle.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

I'm just happy?

 

[Absolut]

Kakko seems like a perfect fit at the moment (big, strong, skilled, et), but Hughes can become great. Jack's really a child, we'll be looking at a different player in 4 years.

 

[IamNotADancer]

I'm warming up to Kakko.

You can't teach size and this "kid" turned 18 only a couple of months ago and is already the size of an elephant. Pair the skillset and the fact that he's already playing pro against men I'd prefer Kaapo.

But I won't cry if we end up with Hughes.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I'm just happy?

Yeah.

This is about the only situation where I can't be pissed with the Devils picking 1st.

Shero is a moron and could only squeeze 1 cup out of Malkin and Crosby's best years. Hughes and Hischer are not Malkin and Crosby.

 

[Edge]

From what it’s worth, scouts still have Hughes first and are fairly adamant Kakko is a wing.

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

Kakko is a prototypical New York grit type player. I want that. The team is build with a lot of fire power full of youth, it’s a good time.

 

[aufheben]

It doesn't seem like it's a slam dunk that Hughes goes #1 overall.

But I'm curious, if you had a choice of one of these fine young lads, who would you pick?

People say this literally every year.

 

[Off Sides]

Trade down


















Kidding, blame it on the whiskey, Colorado's two 1st round picks and best prospect?

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Kaapo "Mother" Kakko is whom I wanted all along. Wanted to trade up to to get him. I am not sold on the Hughes brothers. Hopefully Devils draft Hughes.

 

[n8]

Happy with either but would prefer Hughes so we can have a legit #1A elite center for the first time since Gretzky.

 

[NYRKING30]

Does it matter right now?

 

[Edge]

People say this literally every year.

Yeah, they really do. The first time I can really remember it was 1998. RLR report liked Legwand better.

In the internet/social media age, I feel like it’s been happening with greater frequency.

But I also feel like it’s what they say about taking a multiple choice test — you’re first guess is usually the correct one.

In most, but not all cases, when you erase your answer you’re overthinking it.

 

[Rempe73]

Wow. A lot of shade thrown at Hughes here and I wonder if that would change if we got the 1st overall pick. Both are tremendous players, and my opinion won’t change on draft day. I would love to have either one.

 

[duhmetreE]

There's no wrong answer.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Hughes
Absolutely ecstatic either way though

 

[JT Kreider]

No lie: a friend of mine who is a Devil fan texted me this morning talking about all the top prospects and I swear I said to him "I'd almost take Kakko over Hughes if the Rangers won the lottery".

That said I would be just as stoked to get Hughes if he falls to us.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I want Kakko so bad.

Dude is big strong two way creates scores. He’s got it all. He may be the best player in the draft.

And I believe we will get him.

#24

So f***ing happy right now

 

[Leonardo87]

Both are going to help speed up the rebuild. Would be nice to have that potential franchise 1C , but Kakko’s size and grit is really something that is needed. I am happy with either to be honest, and to even have a Top 3 pick is truly amazing.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Whether it’s Kakko or Hughes this is enormous for the franchise

Best night for the Rangers in like 4 years

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

And yes the Devils will take Hughes because he’s a center. Tough to pass on a generational talent in the middle. That’s how you build a winner

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Whether it’s Kakko or Hughes this is enormous for the franchise

Best night for the Rangers in like 4 years

Best night since Stepan's game 7 OT winner.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Is it fair to say that Kakko is a better prospect than Svechnikov?