https://www.thedraftanalyst.com/2019-nhl-draft/2019-draft-profile-lw-kaapo-kakko/ https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/...ako-dylan-cozens-kirby-dach-los-angeles-kings https://dobberprospects.com/player/kaapo-kakko/
Top-line forward with upside to be a franchise player. Known as a winger but is also capable of playing down the middle. More of a playmaker but also very good at finishing plays. Excellent hands, vision and puck-protection skills, and has a great shot as well. In the Finnish Liiga, Kakko recently broke the record for goals from a first-time draft eligible player, surpassing the previous record held by Aleksander Barkov. He’s putting up better numbers than Patrik Laine and Jesperi Kotkaniemi, the Montreal Canadiens rookie who’s already drawing attention for his two-way play. That’s not exactly bad company to keep. As a winger, Kakko is developing a reputation as someone with good hands who still defends well. He’s got excellent on-ice vision and excels as a playmaker. And while he’s said he’s more comfortable on the wing, particularly as it suits his offensive skills, he’s played center as well, so he’s quite versatile.
