Kaapo Kakko to be traded?!? We react to some surprising news that the Rangers could take calls on their 22-year-old winger.
-The case against trading Kakko (too young, not worth it for a rental, team is thin at RW)
-The case for trading Kakko (lack of wow factor, team being in win-now mode, regression from last year)
-Final verdict!
Episode 995. Intro song is “Leave the Lights On” by Passafire.
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16 Comments
Tbh I kinda want to see Kakko leave as long as the return is good. Maybe he turns his career around and becomes want we thought he’d be somewhere else.
The problem isn’t the players it’s management and coaching that doesn’t allow them time they need , being in the minors. Or the right lines.
Don’t care at all what they do with this kid. He’s had every opportunity to show literally anything and has always fallen short. However Im certain the second he is traded he will transform into malkin in his prime.
I know for a fact calagay asked for 1st and othhman for lindholm minimum, Drury said absolutely no. Calgary also inquired about kakko. Talks went no where from there. This was last week or two
@lockedonrangersNHL – Jon – I think that's a measured and on point take on Kappo Kakko. I'm really hoping this coaching staff can get him to be more assertive and look more for his own shot, which, I believe, will open up the ice for him a bit. It's not as if you can't have more than one shooter or scorer on a line! As well, it's rare that a player's progression is a purely linear one. There are usually some ups and downs. He had an up last year and has, disappointingly, struggled to maintain this year.
I'm a bit unsure about your take on his RFA status and whether that's a perceived positive or negative. As an RFA with arbitration rights, he at least remains, to a decent extent, under team control (as opposed to a UFA). As well, while we'd all rather see him play better and tear it up, his under-performance this year could mean they can sign him at a reasonable number, since his case will be weaker for a raise, allowing them to get another year or two to see how he pans out before hitting UFA. Perhaps this will give them the luxury of time to see if he can reach his full, draft-prognosticated potential, at an affordable number.
No More Rentals, Chris Drury, Please! Jon. Please Convince Him To Stop It With All Of The Rentals!
MacK was blocked by Duchene & ROR. The Avs were committes to Dutchy over ROR & that was a mistake. Same with MacK, until Dutchy requested a trade.
also MacK put up 60pts his rookie season, so you could totally see a high ceiling. Then he had two sub par years before Duchene was removed so he could spread his wings
Trading Kakko for a rental would be a colossal mistake, so I would expect Drury will do it.
consider the Avs had given up on Newhook in-season, trading for Eller, & Newhook got depressed & produced NOTHING the rest of the season & playoffs. Yes, he got a nice return this summer, but KK shouldn't be left in No Man's Land as the Rangers try to contend.
This teams roster is a mess drury better do a few moves to try to fix it or he’s gonna be out real soon our owner won’t play around for much longer
never understood the jack eichel hysteria. his career stats are good. but certainly not great.
I hope not. Big mistake
He seems to be a defensive forward. I don't see serious offense from him
When are we going to discuss our non creative under performing very weak GM? Who has done absolutely nothing and still being paid over 3 million per annum.
I think the Rangers should be open to dealing Kakko AND Lafreniere.
You're sending mixed messages though, first by saying that Kakko's value is low, but then going back on that and saying that he should bring a "superstar" in return.
Kakko and Lafreniere are mediocre players and I honestly think the Rangers would be better off if they were gone.