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A quick-thinking winger, Kakko never seems to be in a rush. He reads the game exceptionally well and finds himself a step ahead while the play is still developing. He is confident with the puck and capable of handling it in small spaces. With his size, Kakko protects the puck well and uses his high hockey IQ to make smart offensive plays. Kakko excels offensively and beats opponents with smarts and skill both on and off the puck. (Matias Strozyk, EP 2018)
Family relations
Brother: Konsta Kakko
DATE | STATUS | FROM | TO | SOURCE |
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07/28/2022 | ||||
07/28/2022 | Extension | New York Rangers | New York Rangers | |
07/11/2019 | ||||
07/11/2019 | Confirmed | TPS | New York Rangers | |
01/22/2017 | ||||
01/22/2017 | Extension | TPS U18 | TPS |
Date | Article | Source |
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06/18/2019 | Kaapo Kakko is made for Rangers’ spotlight: ‘I think he’ll thrive’ | NYPost.com |
06/14/2019 | EliteProspects Top 93 - Scouting Report & Advanced Stats | EPRinkside.com |
05/27/2019 | Vickers: Kakko Turns in Golden Performance at Worlds; Forcing Tough Decision at No.1 | EPRinkside.com |
05/23/2019 | Vickers: Kaapo Kakko Thinks he can be the First Pick in the NHL Draft | EPRinkside.com |
04/08/2019 | Pronman: Why Kaapo Kakko could be considered with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft | TheAthletic.com |
01/12/2019 | “I see it as 50-50″ – scouts weigh in on the Hughes vs. Kakko debate | EPRinkside.com |
01/10/2019 | Hughes vs. Kakko – the debate is heating up | EPRinkside.com |
11/25/2018 | Avenging Laine: Time for Kakko to show the Finn can beat the American | EPRinkside.com |
11/23/2018 | Top 10 European Prospects | EPRinkside.com |
2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #2 by Elite Prospects
2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #2 by FCHockey
2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #2 by McKeen's Hockey
2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #2 by TSN/McKenzie
2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #1 by NHL Central Scouting
Cult/Star player for Finland
Cult/Star player for TPS