LindG1000 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 https://theathletic.com/2841383/2021/09/22/the-nhls-10-best-breakout-candidates-for-2021-22/ Quote It can’t be overstated how dramatic Kakko’s two-way progress was. The improvement, unfortunately, didn’t translate in terms of individual points but it did carry over on the scoresheet where New York outscored opponents by five goals with him on the ice. That’s a far cry from being 24 goals in the red like he was in year one. Part of the reason Kakko didn’t breakout offensively was that the team shot just 7.3 percent when he was on the ice at five-on-five. Heading into this season, the 20-year-old could get a crack as the third wheel on a line with Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome. The trio dominated possession and outscored opponents 9-6 during their minutes together so it’s a combination worth experimenting with again. The process of Kakko’s game improved tremendously last season. With better finishing and a potentially substantial boost in linemate quality, that hard work should show up more prominently in the boxcar stats. I mean...he's kind of got to break out this season, but there's good reason to believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Like you said, he's got to break out. Full season, no COVID weirdness (hopefully). Get to it, Anti Bread Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Selke votes this year, finalist next year...possibly even a winner!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 The defensive turnaround from year 1 to year 2 was unbelievable. I don't see why he wouldn't break out. I really appreciate what he did last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kevin said: The defensive turnaround from year 1 to year 2 was unbelievable. I don't see why he wouldn't break out. I really appreciate what he did last year. Agreed. A lot of his defensive plays were in transition so you'd hope that would eventually turn into a quick counterattack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Has to be up there for greatest difference in play between two seasons that I've ever seen, now let's hope that means he really got better and not that he has consistency issues. I think it's the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 ...and he's only 20...I have to keep reminding myself of that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 When Alexis was asked about Kakko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 did he get more blonde? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Kakko looks like the scariest finnish ice hockey player on that team from the mighty ducks holy shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, Valriera said: Kakko looks like the scariest finnish ice hockey player on that team from the mighty ducks holy shit If only he'd play like him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 he looks big. cant wait to see what he does offensively this season. I think even if he never breaks out as an offensive force, we got a great Overall hockey player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Morphinity said: Like you said, he's got to break out. Full season, no COVID weirdness (hopefully). Get to it, Anti Bread Man. what's Anti Bread Man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Just now, CCCP said: what's Anti Bread Man? diabetes/celiac joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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