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After a tough rookie year Kaapo Kakko is ready for Rangers redemption

After what most would consider a disappointing rookie season with the Rangers, questions arose whether Kaapo Kakko was going to live up to his potential. It’s crazy to think that after one season, especially since Kakko was only 18 years-old for most of the season.

Most people agree that there is something very special with Kakko and this year will be the one where he lets the entire NHL know.

Kakko is ready to become a top 6 forward

Kakko put up only 23 points (10G, 13A) last season which made fans wonder if he wasn’t truly ready for the NHL yet.