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Rangers Roundup: Kaapo Kakko on Jack Eichel rumors and upcoming season; Tim Gettinger signs; and more

The New York Rangers #2 overall pick from the 2019 Draft is excited about the upcoming season. Kaapo Kakko in a new interview with Finnish outlet Ilta Sanomat details his training, and addresses the changes made to the roster.

Kaapo Kakko on training, changes, and Eichel rumors

According to Ilta, Kakko is training with coach Marko Rautala along with several Finnish players, most notably Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen. This has been going on for several summers, but the 20 year-old Rangers forward is feeling really good this offseason.

We’ve been in the gym a lot,” he said.