Phil Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 When the Rangers observed that Kaapo Kakko was feeling a bit down and perhaps lonely living life as an 18-year-old in a foreign land while attempting to adapt to the best hockey league in the world, the hierarchy did something about it. The Blueshirts, The Post has learned, summoned development coach Tuomo Ruutu from his native Finland to New York so he could spend time with his fellow countryman. Ruutu, a 12-year NHL veteran who retired following 2015-16, spent five days last week with the second-overall draft pick. He had been monitoring and interacting with drafted prospects playing in Europe. Probably not coincidentally, Kakko played his most effective game of his 10-game career in Tuesday?s 4-1 Garden victory over the Lightning, while recording his second goal to boot. ?I think [Ruutu] being here was a very good thing for me,? Kakko told The Post following Thursday?s spirited practice. ?We talked about a lot of things, about hockey and about life outside hockey. ?It was good for me to be able to [have conversations] with someone in my own language.? https://nypost.com/2019/10/31/rangers-enlist-fellow-finn-to-boost-kaapo-kakkos-spirits/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Ruutu... Wasn't good. But I guess they have similar experiences in term of expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Ruutu... Wasn't good. But I guess they have similar experiences in term of expectations. Couldn't stay healthy for the life of him. He's still probably a top 20 all-time Finnish scorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 hey whatever it takes to get the kid playing better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.wiskers Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Why don?t/didn?t we have someone for Kravtsov? Sent from my iPad using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Why don?t/didn?t we have someone for Kravtsov? Sent from my iPad using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by TapatalkYou mean like Artemi Panarin? Or Buch? Or Shesty? There were a bunch of Russians in NY and Hartford. Sent from my SM-G960U using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Ruutu... Wasn't good. But I guess they have similar experiences in term of expectations. It’s not about being good. He’s not telling him how to stick handle. He’s talking to him about life. I honestly wish Kaapos family would have made the jump but I know that’s a hard thing to do for most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 It?s not about being good. He?s not telling him how to stick handle. He?s talking to him about life. I honestly wish Kaapos family would have made the jump but I know that?s a hard thing to do for most. It?s not about being good. He?s not telling him how to stick handle. He?s talking to him about life. Thanks, I understand the purpose. Does that mean I can't comment on an underwhelming career lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 out of curiousity, I looked up his Hockeydb page. He only made the playoffs once in his career (ECF With Carolina in '09) which is odd still, anyone who can grind out 12 years in the show deserves the credit for it and has a lot of experience to pass down. That's why I'm such a fan of having guys like Ortmeyer and Glass in the organization. A skill player that can have the same attitude as these guys, who did whatever it took to keep playing pro, can really make a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Good move on the Rangers part...Wow, Kakko must have been feeling like a little kid who's ball just rolled down the sewer! At least now he's got a wingman for Friday nights....I figure Kakko gets a chick and gets laid a few times, the confidence will be there! ...should clear up some of that acne as well!! :rofl: Fuckin' kids today!! LOL (I feel like that "You kids get off my lawn" guy in the neighborhood!") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 out of curiousity, I looked up his Hockeydb page. He only made the playoffs once in his career (ECF With Carolina in '09) which is odd still, anyone who can grind out 12 years in the show deserves the credit for it and has a lot of experience to pass down. That's why I'm such a fan of having guys like Ortmeyer and Glass in the organization. A skill player that can have the same attitude as these guys, who did whatever it took to keep playing pro, can really make a huge difference. I guess what I'm doing a bad job of is making a sarcastic remark about a player who had a ton of promise and never really panning out...."mentoring" Kakko is concerning. But,. it was sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I get the irony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I still think Ruutu came here to help Kakko break his cherry! If we needed a mentor, we could have gotten Teemu Selanne! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I guess what I'm doing a bad job of is making a sarcastic remark about a player who had a ton of promise and never really panning out...."mentoring" Kakko is concerning. But,. it was sarcasm. lol no im on the same page as you i wasn't really referring to anything you said, just commenting on Ruutu in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Ruutu going to teach him how to take cheap shots? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I still think Ruutu came here to help Kakko break his cherry! If we needed a mentor, we could have gotten Teemu Selanne! ;) Teemu is too busy running his steak house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Teemu is too busy running his steak house And working on his NHL comeback. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Kakko has been playing better since this was announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Kakko has been playing better since this was announced. Dont know if it has anything to do with Ruutu, but he has 2 goals, 1 assist in the last 3 games and looked really good last game. By far his best game as a Ranger. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 lets go take him out and get him laid... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 lets go take him out and get him laid... :p You'll have to be his wing man, Slobby!! I couldn't get laid in whorehouse with a fistful of fifties, and a pocket full of diamonds!!! :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 lets go take him out and get him laid... :p You'll have to be his wing man, Slobby!! I couldn't get laid in whorehouse with a fistful of fifties, and a pocket full of diamonds!!! :rofl: Have you seen that kid? He doesn't need any help getting laid. He's a man rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrowningPI Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Where do you take him, the roller rink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Where do you take him, the roller rink? I'm not a pedophile. :bravery: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Where do you take him, the roller rink? I wonder if I can sneak him into L'Amores to see Twisted Sister like I did back in the 80's!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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