Posts About "Kaapo Kakko"
Rangers Should Explore Jesse Puljujarvi Trade
November 8th, 2019 A change in scenery is often the driving factor in an individual's resurgent play. The New York Rangers know this better than anyone, with former Edmonton Oiler and New York Islander, Ryan Strome, currently producing at a point-per-game rate. The shift in teams can work wonders for a player's development and overall performance, hence...
Rookies Hughes, Kakko Struggling Early in Season
October 16th, 2019 NEW YORK — Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko were the clear favourites all along to be the top two picks in this year's NHL draft. So far, the 18-year-olds have struggled to generate a lot of offence in the opening weeks of the season. Kakko, selected second by the New York Rangers after New Jersey took Hughes at No. 1, broke through...
McDavid, Draisaitl Help Unbeaten Oilers Defeat Rangers 4-1
October 12th, 2019 NEW YORK — Connor McDavid scored the tiebreaking goal and Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, all in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 4-1 Saturday for their season-opening fifth straight win. Oscar Klefbom had...
Rangers' Roundtable: 2019-20 Season Predictions
October 3rd, 2019 The Hockey Writers' New York Rangers writers proudly present their takes and predictions for the 2019-20 season. Justin Bonhard Predicted Record w/ Point Total: 42-33-7, 91 PointsPlayoff Berth?: YesTop scorer w/ # of points: Artemi Panarin, 94 pointsBreakout Player: Adam FoxMost Disappointing Player: Brendan SmithOverall Team...
Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Realistic Expectations
October 3rd, 2019 The New York Rangers' regular season is fast approaching. With a re-tooled team that broke records in terms of getting out of a rebuilding period, expectations are high for 2019-20. One of their new tools, is the second-overall pick of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Kaapo Kakko. Kakko, who fell to the Rangers after Jack Hughes was...
Devils' Shero: Culture Key in Developing Prospects
October 1st, 2019 Whether it involves New Jersey rookie centre Jack Hughes or any other prospect, Devils general manager Ray Shero says the most important aspects of a prospect's development must be in place before first stepping into the locker room. Simply put, the ke...
