BUFFALO — Yes, the World Championships did make some people think twice. The terrific performance from Finland’s Kaapo Kakko did make some people doubt who the Devils might take with the No. 1-overall selection in the draft — and therefore, who the Rangers might get with No. 2.
But as the NHL Combine comes to a close here this weekend, the consensus remains that New Jersey general manager Ray Shero is still going to take Jack Hughes with the top pick when that time comes on June 21 in Vancouver.
An anonymous poll by The Post of numerous people in and around the league led to the conclusion that Kakko’s performance for his Finnish team that won the gold medal at the international men’s competition in Slovakia this past week did raise his stock.