Value of: Kaapo Kakko

[Rafters]

14 points in 33 games is not a 1st line winger lmao. It's good he's salvaging some kind of NHL career but he's a major disappointment as a 4th overall pick.

Well he is actually on the first line in Edmonton and brings a lot to that line as a dominant fore checker, defensive and physical presence, not all the players on a line can be 50 goalscorers and 100 pt guys, points are not the only thing when a player is playing very well. Hope KK gets it together and the Rangers hold on to him and have patience.

 

[Muffin]

Well he is actually on the first line in Edmonton and brings a lot to that line as a dominant fore checker, defensive presence ams distrupter, not all the players on a line can be 50 goalscorers and 100 pt guys, points are not the only thing when a player is playing very well. Hope KK gets it together and the Rangers hold on to him and have patience.

That doesn't make him a 1st line winger, is Chiasson a 1st line winger too because he spent time on McDavid's wing at one point?

 

[Perratrooper]

From Colorado I’d offer:
2021 first+Timmins+Beaucage+2021 & 2022 third. Doubt that moves the needle enough though.

 

[Kupo]

well most Rags fans say Jack Eichel is not enough for him lol

No, that’s not what most rags fans are saying, actually.

What we are saying is Kakko, + Fox, + the f***ing Sun, Moon, and the formerly known planet Pluto is not in our best interest for Eichel.

If you’re going to mock one of the largest fanbases in the NHL, put a little effort in researching the nonsense you’re discharging. You look straight up pathetic right now.

You’re plucking quotes from a small fraction of Rangers fan and, have the audacity to group them all under the same umbrella. All because 1 inpatient fan created a Kakko thread.

 

[Big Empty]

I previously said Kakko could be the centre piece for an Eichel trade.

I take that back. That’d be a horrible trade for Buffalo if that was the case.

 

[Kupo]

I’d love to trade for Kakko at the draft.

I don’t think the Rangers entertain moving him before his ELC is up.

No, they don’t.

Quinn is trying to develop Kakko (And Laf) into competent 2-way forwards. They’re getting a little over double digit minutes per night.

*Most* Rangers fans are not satisfied with the way Quinn is developing them. We’ll see what happens with them.

The organization isn’t in a rush to see them start peaking offensively. It’s been frustrating but neither player is anywhere near available.

 

[tomobson]

If kakko starts producing he would be the definition of a complete player. His defense and play without the puck just keeps getting better and better. His stick is always tipping or intercepting passes and he will be near impossible to shove off the puck in the future when he grows into his body. It's quite remarkable when you look at the score sheet and see how barren it is because there are many games this season where he has been the best player on the team. After all is said and done, I have to believe management is pleased with his progress and sees what could be a Hossa type player developing in front of their eyes. I don't see him being traded anytime soon.

 

[AirGut]

He'll be involved within the Eichel deal this off season

Screen cap this for internet points later on

 

[Stubu]

I remember when I said predraft he was the next Puljujarvi and got laughed at.

Then you got laughed at for good reason. Apart from the lack of scoring, Kakko is playing well and obviously progressing in his development. Puljujarvi back then looked completely lost on the ice, totally not fitting in. (Needless to say, much better now. So your "next Puljujarvi" is kind of ambiguous phrasing as well.)

 

[mm11]

I remember when I said predraft he was the next Puljujarvi and got laughed at.

I remember when blueshirt fans on this site scoffed at a kakko of Brayden Point trade

 

[pld459666]

Kid needs to shoot, but I've been seeing some smart unselfish plays.

Hes going to be fine

 

[TGWL]

If I'm rangers I'd sell him now before it gets worse. Maybe they can get a 1st round pick and prospect for him .

He hasn't been getting worse though. He's 10 times the player he was last season. Kakko developed an actual 2 way game, and is very strong at creating takeaways. As long as he can find a way to improve his production next season, he'll actually be on a good path for development. We obviously want him to produce so it's disappointing when he doesn't get on the score sheet.

 

[TGWL]

well most Rags fans say Jack Eichel is not enough for him lol

Most? No. We said Laf and Kakko are too much. We said Kakko plus all our other prospects are too much. Most didn't say Kakko is too much for Eichel.

 

[NjdevilfanJim]

He's 20 when I've watched he's been strong outside of scoring....He'll get going takes time....Damn Devil fan sticking up for a NYR shows you how bad a thread it is.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

well most Rags fans say Jack Pichel is not enough for him lol

Fake news. Careful throwing shade When your team is the vanity project of a billionaires 2nd wife. She’s the one making your hockey decisions, good luck with that.

 

[The don godfather]

Kakko for vaak from bruins.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Kakko for vaak from bruins.

Out of all the NYR trolls, you are the least clever - gotta up your game. A good troll either makes the fans of that team laugh or cause severe mental trauma, or both at the same time if they’re really good. You’re kinda stuck in the middle of bleh.

 

[Chardo]

Kakko for Koekkoek. Rangers might have to add a k.

 

[Team Cozens]

Kakko for Mittelstadt and a 2nd?

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

I give uppo.

WeNeverGetAnyPatience

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Kakko for Mittelstadt and a 2nd?

Did you run that by Kimmy first?

 

[Team Cozens]

Did you run that by Kimmy first?

She gave 2 thumbs up!

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Craapo Kakko?

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

She gave 2 thumbs up!

Let’s do it, she’s the hockey brains behind the success story

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Craapo Kakko?

It actually works better visually when you swap out the C in Crappo for another K. Keep at it, you’ll get there.