He looked really good with the puck tonight. Only real mistakes i noticed were without it.
Player Discussion Kaapo Kakko: Part III
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Chytil's injury is the worst thing that could've happened to Kaapo at this point, besides getting injured himself. That line's not gonna play much with Howden centering it.
Feel bad for the kid, he's doing what's asked and playing under 10 minutes for it. Oh well, I'm sure he'll outlast Quinn.
Feel bad for the kid, he's doing what's asked and playing under 10 minutes for it. Oh well, I'm sure he'll outlast Quinn.
Best game of his young career IMO. This was the most engaged I’ve seen him. Skating, energy, creating chances. He can be a bull in the O-zone especially below the dots. Needs a lot of work on his play without the puck/defensive side of the puck, but the potential was obvious tonight.
He’s been much more noticeable in a good way this season. I think the only real apparent weakness still is his his balance and lower body strength. He’s still losing more puck battles than not, especially around the boards. Overall though playing with much more confidence
I am starting to think he becomes exactly the player everyone expected at some point even if it takes a few years...and probably after the Rangers make the huge mistake of trading him. Hope I'm wrong about the second part though but his usage is just stupid and seems like he is not getting the right opportunities right now.
This is what I think too. You can definitely see the potential. I think a bit more development and a bit more confidence and he's going to break out. Last year you saw glimpses of what he can do, but also saw that there was a lot of work to be done. He's closed the gap quite a bit, but still needs to work on it a bit more. But he's not getting out-hustled and outworked anymore like last year and each game he's starting to hold on to the puck a little bit more and trying to do things with it.
Patience with this kid is key and I think he and the team will be rewarded for it.
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Why would they trade him? There's a million guys on the roster more likely to be traded before we get to Kakko.
I'd only trade Kakko if we were getting someone like a Jack Eichel back.
KirkAlbuquerque
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Right now I think the Rangers have four untouchables, with a fifth not too far behind. Kakko is in that group.
Short of Connor McDavid hitting the trade block, I will be very, very surprised if any of them are are going anywhere.
Not just because of their talent and upside, but from a cost perspective too. You need those young, top shelf talents on cheaper, cost-controlled contracts for as long as possible.
Clear that Quinn doesn't quite trust him on the defensive side of the puck yet but he's a new man with the puck on his stick and on the forecheck this year. Hounding guys who have the puck, excellent along the boards, and starting to generate opportunities. If you're looking at last year as the baseline he's really done nothing but improve his game across the board this season.
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I would argue we have 5 true untouchables with how much Miller has shown. I would think Miller would be swapped with Shesty, there, but I can't imagine that he'd be anything but untouchable going forward.
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Anyone who can't see the vast improvement in kakkos skating and his endurance is flat out lying.
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Yes, and it would actually benefit the Rangers if Kakko was a late bloomer statistically as it would help in a bridge deal down the road
I think that Shesterkin is the one already in the group and Miller is the one who is not far behind.
he's also been coming back and making some real good plays defensively. Couple of times last night he made the play that started the breakout by knocking the puck away from an opposing player, etc. If Quinn is gonna get on him for defensive side of things then Quinn needs to cut him slack
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I don't think I would quite have Miller untouchable.
We have a LOT of defensemen in the pipeline.
But whereas Kakko, Lafreniere etc are untouchable short of McDavid coming back (and that includes Eichel IMO), Miller I would only move in.... like... a package for Eichel.
We have a LOT of defensemen in the pipeline.
But whereas Kakko, Lafreniere etc are untouchable short of McDavid coming back (and that includes Eichel IMO), Miller I would only move in.... like... a package for Eichel.
We have no one like Miller in the pipeline, hell not sure anyone has. He's very unique.
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So is Jack Eichel.
I'm not trying to be dismissive. Just saying, I would guard Miller very jealously. But he's not quite "untouchable."
But again, I need like Barkov or Eichel coming back. Monahan/Lindholm? Naaaah.
Lafreniere is basically untouchable. I am not giving him up for anyone. Except McDavid.
He will be a stud. As he gets stronger, his skills which rely on winning puck battles and driving to the net will become possible at this level. Patience is the key with him. And he is shooting more which is a great sign.
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