RW Kaapo Kakko - TPS, Liiga (2019 Draft) Part 4

[Goldmember]

He will be the best player Rangers have ever had!

Ahahahahaha! What?

 

[FinnishSniper]

For anyone wondering about the Foppa comparision, watch that empty-netter, the way he protects the puck, I’ve never seen it from a teenager

 

[Narow]

Only 3 players have ever gotten 5 points in this tournament as u18 players. Patrik Laine, Kaapo Kakko and Jaromir Jagr.

He can break laines goalscoring record too!

 

[Slap]

Holy shit I love this kid

 

[Kiekura]

Kakko is playing with super skilled players? News to me. I never said Hughes was bad last night. It’s hard to score points as an 18 year old in this tournament but Kakko is just murdering teams.

I know. You are also lowballing Hughes.

 

[TimeZone]

Got Forsberg vibes on that empty netter, the way he shrugs off the defender, dipping his shoulder and cutting towards the end.

I'd be lying if I said he hasn't looked more impressive than Hughes in the games I've seen. Albeit, I've seen less than 10 from both.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Only 3 players have ever gotten 5 points in this tournament as u18 players. Patrik Laine, Kaapo Kakko and Jaromir Jagr.

Didn’t realize it was THAT bad but thank you!

 

[Hagged]

Kakko has 5 goals. I doubt Hughes gets even 5 points this whole tournament.

Neither Canada nor Slovakia are really bringing strong teams this year. If Kakko produces against, say, Sweden or Russia, we have something to get excited about.

 

[LOFIN]

Even though the last goal was an EN it was still so impressive, the strength against an NHL defender there...

 

[FinlandPanther]

I know. You are also lowballing Hughes.

How am I lowballing him? He’s 160 pounds playing against men for the first time. He needs to adjust.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Neither Canada nor Slovakia are really bringing strong teams this year. If Kakko produces against, say, Sweden or Russia, we have something to get excited about.

God this is such nonsense. Canada always has a great team compared to everyone else team. Slovakia has a better team than Finland too. Next.

 

[jepjepjoo]

His english still sucks

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

There is no way anyone could convince me to pick Hughes before this guy.
I've seen plenty of Hughes and he isn't even in the same tier.

If he gets another empty netter does he enter the Gretzky tier?

 

[FinProspects]

I dont like bashing Hughes, but come on now.. Kakko is on his own level.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Hughes could score 2 goals tomorrow and everyone would be looking the other way. I'm excited to see these 2 in the NHL and how it'll affect the rivalry between the Rangers and Devils.

It’s going to be an excellent rivalry. The animosity is already so high.

 

[Cosmojam]

Wouldn't it only be fair if Kakko could choose himself in which team he wants to play? NJ can take Hughes.

 

[FinnishSniper]

Hughes could score 2 goals tomorrow and everyone would be looking the other way. I'm excited to see these 2 in the NHL and how it'll affect the rivalry between the Rangers and Devils.

Yeah against the all mighty France eh?

 

[jibbz]

Neither Canada nor Slovakia are really bringing strong teams this year. If Kakko produces against, say, Sweden or Russia, we have something to get excited about.

Slovakia absolutely owned USA and Canada exclusively consists of NHL regulars. They're both pretty damn good, and to score 5 goals in 2 games against these teams is insane for an 18 year old.

If he had put up all his points against Italy now that would be a completely different story

 

[Narow]

Neither Canada nor Slovakia are really bringing strong teams this year. If Kakko produces against, say, Sweden or Russia, we have something to get excited about.

He can most likely already produce against top nhl teams even...he reminds me of pre draft Matthews.

Just an relentless force that instantly tilts the ice to his teams advantage.

To me its obvious, theres tons to be excited about when it comes to Kaako.

His english is fine too btw. Watching interview right now. Rally english but he understands questions and answers no problem.

 

[chauron]

Dude. C'mon. He is playing with skilled players and he is skilled player too. Don't go that route. I am sure Hughes will get points. He was good last night

From NHL point of view, he is dominating amongst of beer league players

 

[APVJ]

Hughes: Have only succeeded with u18 kids.

Kakko: Succeeded with men.

 

[Kiekura]

From NHL point of view, he is dominating amongst of beer league players

Who?

 

[The Crypto Guy]

If he gets another empty netter does he enter the Gretzky tier?

I bet you get so mad watching him dominate out there huh? Of course you won't admit it but your posts tell the story.

 

[Slap]

If he gets another empty netter does he enter the Gretzky tier?

Are the empty netters all you saw?
That's too bad.
I saw a dangerous guy every time he touched the puck. The way he handles the puck is something I haven't seen since Jagr. This is a slam dunk superstar.

 

[FinPanda]

Hughes: Have only succeeded with u18 kids.

Kakko: Succeeded with men.

You know player is good when you are praising a Finnish kid.