Former first-round pick Kaapo Kakko takes takes a cheap shot at the New York Rangers organization
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New York Rangers former first round pick Kaapo Kakko takes a subtle cheap shot at the Rangers organization with his latest statement on being traded to the Seattle Kraken.
It's safe to say that Kaapo Kakko is happy with his new team, the Seattle Kraken. Considering he has been playing some of the his best hockey since being traded.
The 23-year-old has recorded four goals, nine assists for a total of 13 points in just 15 games while averaging 16:40 minutes, which is a huge difference from when he was with the Rangers.
Without a doubt, Kaapo Kakko's confidence has skyrocketed since leaving the Rangers land it has truly changed his mental state.
«The confidence is » Kakko said according to Nicholas J. Cotsonika of NHL.com «That's something you can have, or you can lose it and then it's going to look pretty bad, you know?
And I feel it's getting more and more right now. I feel I'm making plays, getting chances in the [offensive] zone. I'm trying to find my game again, kind of like before I got to the NHL.»
And I feel it's getting more and more right now. I feel I'm making plays, getting chances in the [offensive] zone. I'm trying to find my game again, kind of like before I got to the NHL.»
Kakko seems to fit right in with the Kraken considering they have a much younger team, which will ultimately help him develop and properly learn from his errors.
Kaapo Kakko seems to be having the time of his life, and can play the game hockey of with some sense of joy without being scared to make mistakes.
However with his next statement he takes a cheap shot at the Rangers by basically saying that the organization ruined his confidence, and the coaching is better.
«Over here, I feel there's a good chance for me,» Kakko said. «I mean, I can already say, like, confidence is way better than it's been for a long time.
Even the coaches said, like, 'You're going to make mistakes sometimes, but keep trying to make plays. If you make the mistake, it's going to happen.
Somebody else is going to help you out. Just try to be yourself and make plays.' And I feel that's what I'm doing right now, and that's all about the confidence.»
Even the coaches said, like, 'You're going to make mistakes sometimes, but keep trying to make plays. If you make the mistake, it's going to happen.
Somebody else is going to help you out. Just try to be yourself and make plays.' And I feel that's what I'm doing right now, and that's all about the confidence.»
Some players just need a fresh start and that was clearly the case for Kakko.
Do you think Kaapo Kakko was taking a cheap shot at the New York Rangers organization with his latest statement? Let us know in the poll down below.
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JANVIER 22 | 2331 ANSWERS Former first-round pick Kaapo Kakko takes takes a cheap shot at the New York Rangers organization Do you think Kaapo Kakko was taking a cheap shot at the New York Rangers organization? | ||
| Yes | 485 | 20.8 % |
| No | 1082 | 46.4 % |
| Just stating facts | 764 | 32.8 % |
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