If they see his value as a 3rd line RW and pay him as such fine. He just can’t get paid based on his draft position.
PrestigiousFlan1091
He’s never going to come out and say “yes other teams, we would like to trade him”. Play hard to get Chris.
hjhof1
He’s totally fine as a 3rd line possession winger, so I’m okay keeping him as long as he takes 3rd line winger money and term, I could see a team qualifying him, and then it’s a question on matching or not, he certainly hasn’t done anything to deserve a raise and I’m not sold he’s worth the 4.2 he’s getting now.
MikeyLikeyPhish
Ugh. Trade him for another underperforming prospect. 3 out of 5 seasons with less than 20 points. 9 points in 45 playoff games. 300 games into his career and they still think something is there to unlock?
QAPetePrime
I agree with Drury, unless someone with a hell of a center values Kakko highly enough to trade. Not gonna happen, though.
Stonewall30NY
Good
billyratz
What do people expect Drury to say?
“Yea, you know, Kakko has been a disappointment. I think hes a trash player, and I intend to trade him even though he has little to no value on the trade market right now. Thanks, next question.”
This goes for the trade Trouba crowd too. Yes, lets take a guy that the fanbase almost universally says is bad and overpaid, and trade him. surely no one else was watching NYR in the postseason and saw his play. oh and that clause in his contract that says he has a say in where he goes? yea, ignore that. Troubs will waive it because Drury going to ask nicely. get fucking real people
roscomikotrain
Love Drury coming out and saying this- I respect that decision – the kid has talent!!
blueshirt11
Drury doesn’t seem too interested is tanking the value of his asset.
That’s all I get from that quote.
LetsGoNYR
They’re not going to say fuck the kid and diminish his trade value.
LogicalHater
I am all for retaining him….but not at that 4.2 cap number. I don’t know what a reasonable amount would be, I know his QO is for 2.4 and that sounds right for his production. Not sure he would take that though.
RhythmTimeDivision
Regardless the eventual outcome or true intention (if exist) this is the correct answer to a curious press / fans / everyone.
I just want to say, I remember last offseason everyone here said Kakko will be a selke candidate for a decade for us lol
I wish that panned out
TheIncredibleHork
I honestly don’t think that Kakko is a Ranger come end of next season. Whether it’s an off season trade or as part of a trade deadline deal, I think he’s spent his last full season here. I could be wrong, of course.
If he’s content staying a third line right wing and being paid as such, I have no problem keeping him. He’s not a worthless player with no value or with easy replaceability like a Jack Johnson or Jake Leschyshyn. He has value, but who knows if Kakko really wants to stay just that third liner in NY all his career. He might want to try one last shot at being something better, but he’ll have to go somewhere that will play him top line minutes.
Drury knows how to not throw players under the bus when he’s looking to move them and get the most he can out of them. That’s what this comment reads to me. If he can move Kakko for a good return, sure. If not, he’s still got value here for a discounted third liner.
jamdivi
“He’s still young, hes only in his 2nd year”
“He’s still young, hes only in his 3rd year”
“He’s still young, hes only in his 4th year”
How long does this go on for? I wanted him to be good so badly but I just simply don’t see it.
RhynoSorceress
There’s not much point in moving him, he has very little trade value. Better off keeping him as a cost controlled third liner. Won’t be expensive and still a sliver of hope he can figure it out, which then the contract would be a steal.
History-Nerd55
Maybe Kakko will have a turnaround and start producing. Knowing our luck, he probably would if we traded him.
blueline7677
Call me crazy id rather hold onto an asset like Kakko for too long and him just end up a 3rd liner than for him to be traded while his value was “high” and him turn into a Nichushkin who explodes later in his career
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If they see his value as a 3rd line RW and pay him as such fine. He just can’t get paid based on his draft position.
He’s never going to come out and say “yes other teams, we would like to trade him”. Play hard to get Chris.
He’s totally fine as a 3rd line possession winger, so I’m okay keeping him as long as he takes 3rd line winger money and term, I could see a team qualifying him, and then it’s a question on matching or not, he certainly hasn’t done anything to deserve a raise and I’m not sold he’s worth the 4.2 he’s getting now.
Ugh. Trade him for another underperforming prospect. 3 out of 5 seasons with less than 20 points. 9 points in 45 playoff games. 300 games into his career and they still think something is there to unlock?
I agree with Drury, unless someone with a hell of a center values Kakko highly enough to trade. Not gonna happen, though.
Good
What do people expect Drury to say?
“Yea, you know, Kakko has been a disappointment. I think hes a trash player, and I intend to trade him even though he has little to no value on the trade market right now. Thanks, next question.”
This goes for the trade Trouba crowd too. Yes, lets take a guy that the fanbase almost universally says is bad and overpaid, and trade him. surely no one else was watching NYR in the postseason and saw his play. oh and that clause in his contract that says he has a say in where he goes? yea, ignore that. Troubs will waive it because Drury going to ask nicely. get fucking real people
Love Drury coming out and saying this- I respect that decision – the kid has talent!!
Drury doesn’t seem too interested is tanking the value of his asset.
That’s all I get from that quote.
They’re not going to say fuck the kid and diminish his trade value.
I am all for retaining him….but not at that 4.2 cap number. I don’t know what a reasonable amount would be, I know his QO is for 2.4 and that sounds right for his production. Not sure he would take that though.
Regardless the eventual outcome or true intention (if exist) this is the correct answer to a curious press / fans / everyone.
Not even a year ago
https://www.reddit.com/r/rangers/s/NWR43ZEa0N
I just want to say, I remember last offseason everyone here said Kakko will be a selke candidate for a decade for us lol
I wish that panned out
I honestly don’t think that Kakko is a Ranger come end of next season. Whether it’s an off season trade or as part of a trade deadline deal, I think he’s spent his last full season here. I could be wrong, of course.
If he’s content staying a third line right wing and being paid as such, I have no problem keeping him. He’s not a worthless player with no value or with easy replaceability like a Jack Johnson or Jake Leschyshyn. He has value, but who knows if Kakko really wants to stay just that third liner in NY all his career. He might want to try one last shot at being something better, but he’ll have to go somewhere that will play him top line minutes.
Drury knows how to not throw players under the bus when he’s looking to move them and get the most he can out of them. That’s what this comment reads to me. If he can move Kakko for a good return, sure. If not, he’s still got value here for a discounted third liner.
“He’s still young, hes only in his 2nd year”
“He’s still young, hes only in his 3rd year”
“He’s still young, hes only in his 4th year”
How long does this go on for? I wanted him to be good so badly but I just simply don’t see it.
There’s not much point in moving him, he has very little trade value. Better off keeping him as a cost controlled third liner. Won’t be expensive and still a sliver of hope he can figure it out, which then the contract would be a steal.
Maybe Kakko will have a turnaround and start producing. Knowing our luck, he probably would if we traded him.
Call me crazy id rather hold onto an asset like Kakko for too long and him just end up a 3rd liner than for him to be traded while his value was “high” and him turn into a Nichushkin who explodes later in his career