When the Rangers won the draft lottery and the chance to pick 2nd overall in early April, most Ranger fans had to check who this Finnish kid was mentioned during the live broadcast. Almost 5 months later, Kakko fever has taken over New York City and households that bleed blue around the world.
There’s no debating that this will be the most talented kid the Rangers ever picked on draft day. Not since Brad Park was selected in 1966 had the Rangers owned a draft selection this high and fans are excited for good reason. But how does Kakko compare to other Finnish prospects throughout the years?