Drew a Penalty Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Drew a Penalty said: I'm a little excited to see this fourth line get to work. I'm a big fan of Rooney's after last season. I think it'll benefit him to have competent linemates that actually complement him. Rooney and Blais both have fairly decent offensive skillsets so I wouldn't be shocked if they score more than we expect over the season. That's the dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 ...Survey said!!!! ...............BING!!! #1 answer.....thank you Mr. Gallant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontonyr Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Kakko's interview was interesting. He was joking, but he said that [fighting] wasn't his job. He's right, but does that resonate with this team? I wonder what they think of that mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 It's completely a nonissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 hours ago, torontonyr said: Kakko's interview was interesting. He was joking, but he said that [fighting] wasn't his job. He's right, but does that resonate with this team? I wonder what they think of that mentality. I mean do we really want Kakko fighting?he'd get destroyed Being in some scrums wouldn't hurt,some face washes but nothing more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I don't think it resonates at all because it isn't his job and they know that. If Reaves or guys like that aren't doing it, then yes, it would rub off the team the wrong way (and fans lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Seemed like Reaves was teaching Krav how to protect himself more that actually fight anyone. Everyone should know how to do that. You don't want a Svchnikov situation happening to any of the young guys no matter how unlikely. As far as Kakko not fighting, I don't know why anyone would want him to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Kakko doesnt want to be a punch line like Gaborik and Panarin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I have a feeling Kakko is gonna be a beast....I haven't seen him yet this season, but he's a pretty big dude. You get a guy like that in the gym, and he's gonna be jacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 42 minutes ago, Ozzy said: I have a feeling Kakko is gonna be a beast....I haven't seen him yet this season, but he's a pretty big dude. You get a guy like that in the gym, and he's gonna be jacked. Quote So Kakko went home to Finland in the offseason and put on roughly six pounds of muscle. “I think guys over here, they are bigger and stronger,” he said Monday. “So I think I need to be [at the] same level as those guys.” https://nypost.com/2021/09/27/rangers-kaapo-kakko-adds-muscle-in-hopes-of-breaking-out/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, siddious said: https://nypost.com/2021/09/27/rangers-kaapo-kakko-adds-muscle-in-hopes-of-breaking-out/ Yeah exactly, Nashty! That's better ...6' 3" and 205 is definitely better than last season. I'll bet this kid, when his man-body kicks in, gets to about 215 lbs and he's going to be a force on the puck. At least he gets the idea of "I need to go to the net". ..and if you're going to the net, you best not be a featherweight, kiddo!!! The kid's gonna be a gamer....He's my Selke choice!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ozzy said: Yeah exactly, Nashty! That's better ...6' 3" and 205 is definitely better than last season. I'll bet this kid, when his man-body kicks in, gets to about 215 lbs and he's going to be a force on the puck. At least he gets the idea of "I need to go to the net". ..and if you're going to the net, you best not be a featherweight, kiddo!!! The kid's gonna be a gamer....He's my Selke choice!!! LOL I still think he needs to try and play like Jagr. He likes holding on to the puck and hes big. Just needs to learn how to do what he does at the NHL level. Not saying hes as good as jagr but style wise.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, siddious said: I still think he needs to try and play like Jagr. He likes holding on to the puck and hes big. Just needs to learn how to do what he does at the NHL level. Not saying hes as good as jagr but style wise.. Jagr has such powerful leg strength...and his skating was impeccable (....kinda still is at age 83!!). He'd be a great model for Kakko to copy. I actually see Kakko becoming more like a Patrice Bergeron type....kind of a 2 way turnover machine in the neutral zone. He has great ability to score and make plays in the offensive zone as well, and that's why I see this kid as a future star. The only thing he needs is to get bigger, stronger, and play more NHL games. I think Gallant, with his NHL experience, can be a very valuable guide for these up and coming offensive players. Yukon will definitely benefit from it as well. But I'm really pumped to see these 2 guys come into their own over the next couple of seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ozzy said: Jagr has such powerful leg strength...and his skating was impeccable (....kinda still is at age 83!!). He'd be a great model for Kakko to copy. I actually see Kakko becoming more like a Patrice Bergeron type....kind of a 2 way turnover machine in the neutral zone. He has great ability to score and make plays in the offensive zone as well, and that's why I see this kid as a future star. The only thing he needs is to get bigger, stronger, and play more NHL games. I think Gallant, with his NHL experience, can be a very valuable guide for these up and coming offensive players. Yukon will definitely benefit from it as well. But I'm really pumped to see these 2 guys come into their own over the next couple of seasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Albatrosss Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 imagine these kids we have are hitting their prime, putting up points and basically ready to take over the world? but we cant sign everyone because we're still paying for Panarin, Zibby, and Kreider? But i guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 39 minutes ago, CCCP said: imagine these kids we have are hitting their prime, putting up points and basically ready to take over the world? but we cant sign everyone because we're still paying for Panarin, Zibby, and Kreider? But i guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there I mean, the chances of this happening are really low. Not even the Leafs or Pens ran into this problem where they effectively batted 1,000. Even now, Kakko projects as a complementary top-six player, not the next Rick Nash he was billed as. I seriously doubt he's going to be making like $8 million a year any time soon. Kravtsov and Lafreniere both have a lot to prove, too. But, yeah, cross that bridge when we get there, for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 52 minutes ago, Phil said: I mean, the chances of this happening are really low. Not even the Leafs or Pens ran into this problem where they effectively batted 1,000. Even now, Kakko projects as a complementary top-six player, not the next Rick Nash he was billed as. I seriously doubt he's going to be making like $8 million a year any time soon. Kravtsov and Lafreniere both have a lot to prove, too. But, yeah, cross that bridge when we get there, for sure. it was an "imagine" scenario but i could see it definitely happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 53 minutes ago, Phil said: I mean, the chances of this happening are really low. Not even the Leafs or Pens ran into this problem where they effectively batted 1,000. Even now, Kakko projects as a complementary top-six player, not the next Rick Nash he was billed as. I seriously doubt he's going to be making like $8 million a year any time soon. Kravtsov and Lafreniere both have a lot to prove, too. But, yeah, cross that bridge when we get there, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 8 hours ago, siddious said: I still think he needs to try and play like Jagr. He likes holding on to the puck and hes big. Just needs to learn how to do what he does at the NHL level. Not saying hes as good as jagr but style wise.. This. Why overhaul his game? Let him do what he does best. Have the puck on his stick and go around or through people. It's great to want a complete player, but I never think it's a good idea to strip away a young players top attributes and force them to do something completely different. How often are one dimensional players ever converted into complete players? Especially at such a young age and after a dominant Jr career? I guess times can change, but I feel like he never really got off the ground and running before they decided to "fix" him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinutesForNothing Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I think Kakko is going to be a monster. If he puts up 20-30 goals and 50-60 points and plays defensively like he did last season then he's worth at least $8 mil a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 3 hours ago, TwoMinutesForNothing said: I think Kakko is going to be a monster. If he puts up 20-30 goals and 50-60 points and plays defensively like he did last season then he's worth at least $8 mil a season. Maybe, but he'll be bridged and have to prove it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Disappointed for Richards here, but there really mustn't be a spot to be had. 13th must effectively be Hunt's. I think we'll see Richards again soon. He had a strong performance and was 70% on FOs last night. This team needs anyone who can remotely win a FO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Agreed on Richards. Strong showing, but he's competing with Rooney, who clearly has the inside track here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I missed making my open night predictions, but Jones is going to beat Lundkvist out for 6th dman unless that both beat out Nemeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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