Player Discussion Kaapo Kakko

[Roo Returns]

He was flying last night. If he can get hot and keep this going it would make things a lot easier.

 

[Rongomania]

Brett Berard is the perfect linemate for them moving forward.

Oh yes def, I only thought otter because maybe he’d show more ‘flash’ with those two. Though it wouldn’t surprise me to see Berard elevate the current Ros role.

 

[SeanAveryTheGreatOne]

Oh yes def, I only thought otter because maybe he’d show more ‘flash’ with those two. Though it wouldn’t surprise me to see Berard elevate the current Ros role.

It's just irksome to me as a KK fan - Laf was able to take that step when he got to play with great linemates. That's how forward development almost always goes. I don't think Kakko will ever get that chance on NYR.

 

[Roo Returns]

It's just irksome to me as a KK fan - Laf was able to take that step when he got to play with great linemates. That's how forward development almost always goes. I don't think Kakko will ever get that chance on NYR.

The problem is the Best Buds need a speed guy, and Chytil was out most of the year. Kakko would be a monster if he had a cycling center. 2006 Michael Nylander.

 

[mas0764]

Kaapo was on his horse last night. He flashed some speed. There seems to be potential remaining to be tapped. Just needs to be all the time and not in flashes.

And maybe he needs to play with a good player who supports him for a while. Like Panarin has with Laf.

 

[80shockeywasbuns]

And maybe he needs to play with a good player who supports him for a while. Like Panarin has with Laf.

Chris Drury:

 

[will1066]

And maybe he needs to play with a good player who supports him for a while. Like Panarin has with Laf.

Wennberg and Cuylle are right for him until he solidly integrates rush play into his game

 

[SnowblindNYR]

KK has made a few really good passes in the playoffs. I need to give him props for that because I got on him during the season for his assist numbers. Fair is fair

Wenneberg took a shit on his and Igor's face when he shot it off the post on a 60% empty net.

 

[DuneGoon84]

Man Kakko stepped it up big time. I want him, 50 and 72 on the line.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Wenneberg took a shit on his and Igor's face when he shot it off the post on a 60% empty net.

I noticed you were not thrilled by that shot in the other thread

 

[Cuckoo4Kakko]

Wenneberg took a shit on his and Igor's face when he shot it off the post on a 60% empty net.

People in the GDT were mad at Kakko for not shooting. Set up a tap in. How dare he?

 

[SnowblindNYR]

People in the GDT were mad at Kakko for not shooting. Set up a tap in. How dare he?

Were they? It was a 3 on 1 and he had the ideal result outside of hands like feet Wenneberg missing.

 

[Cuckoo4Kakko]

Were they? It was a 3 on 1 and he had the ideal result outside of hands like feet Wenneberg missing.

The one where he skated around the net and set up Wennberg right in front. He had multiple great passes.

 

[NickyFotiu]

It looks like Chytil has replaced KK on the second PP. I hope that lights a fire under Kaapo. Can not be easy on the ego being replaced by a guy who has played 1 game in 6 months. Would be great if KK gets really competitive and comes out on fire.

 

[Peltz]

It looks like Chytil has replaced KK on the second PP. I hope that lights a fire under Kaapo. Can not be easy on the ego being replaced by a guy who has played 1 game in 6 months. Would be great if KK gets really competitive and comes out on fire.

I cannot say I disagree with the decision since the PP2 unit has been ineffective.

But I really feel like Kakko is capable of being a big game player. He just hasn’t found that gear yet. I don’t know why either. He regressed against Carolina compared to how he looked in round 1.

The entire third line looked a little lost in the offensive zone the last 2 games of the series.

I think he needs to work with Laf’s guy in the offseason to improve his speed. He just gets smothered out there.

 

[will1066]

It looks like Chytil has replaced KK on the second PP. I hope that lights a fire under Kaapo. Can not be easy on the ego being replaced by a guy who has played 1 game in 6 months. Would be great if KK gets really competitive and comes out on fire.

Yes it would be!

 

[CLW]

PP2 is a trainwreck anyway. Wennberg, Roslovic, Trouba.... it's clear the coaches don't even bother.

 

[SA16]

It looks like Chytil has replaced KK on the second PP. I hope that lights a fire under Kaapo. Can not be easy on the ego being replaced by a guy who has played 1 game in 6 months. Would be great if KK gets really competitive and comes out on fire.

Kakko wasn't on PP2 anyway. Trouba had already replaced him a while ago.

What they should really do is stop playing PP2 at all. I don't know why they've been using it more in the playoffs. Just look at Edmonton. All five of their PP1 guys have 47-49 mins at 5v4. The leader of PP2 is Perry with 7 minutes.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Our PP2 has Wennberg and Tuba on it.

 

[aufheben]

Kakko wasn't on PP2 anyway. Trouba had already replaced him a while ago.

What they should really do is stop playing PP2 at all. I don't know why they've been using it more in the playoffs. Just look at Edmonton. All five of their PP1 guys have 47-49 mins at 5v4. The leader of PP2 is Perry with 7 minutes.

I wish we’d do that too.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Our PP2 has Wennberg and Tuba on it.

KK and Trouba weren't on it yesterday. Laf, Gus, Wen, Roz, and Chytil was yesterday's PP2. KK has around 4-5 minutes pp time in the playoffs. Trouba has around 7-8 minutes. Hopefully Chytil can help it.

 

[Machinehead]

If the Knicks played a 2 OT game, they’d have 5 active guys playing the same amount as you and me.

The Knicks crashed and burned amidst a swath of injuries.

 

[Draft Guru]

Kakko gonna pull a Tikkanen from '97 and have a huge series vs the Panthers

 

[Zynbanejad]

Incoming Kakko legacy game in this series

Kakko gonna pull a Tikkanen from '97 and have a huge series vs the Panthers

Lol beat me to it

 

[LionsHeart]

Kakko might be the key to winning the whole thing. If he can get some goals it just completely changes the whole narrative, especially 5v5 play.

He’s streaky with his goal scoring, so he might just be due.