Potential.
It’s one of the most dangerous words in all of sports because it’s simply just that … a word.
There is no guarantee a player with great potential every really pans out. As a matter of fact, the likelihood of a player with great potential failing is higher than succeeding. Simply put, sports have become a world where fans start to hold on to prospects a little too much when the reality is there still so much for a prospect to learn, especially a European one like Kaapo Kakko.
While being excited for a player with the potential Kakko has is perfectly fine, we need to step back and not put too much pressure on his shoulders right away as he enters the NHL.