It is certainly premature to talk about the Hall of Fame when it comes to Kaapo Kakko, but as the best New York Rangers prospect to come along in years, he has the potential to be an all-time great. It’s not premature to talk about Henrik Lundqvist, who is guaranteed election to the Hall, probably on his first try.
Lundqvist is a rarity. He is a player the Rangers drafted and developed and has had a Hall of Fame career with the team. 25 former Rangers who played in the NHL since the league expanded in 1967 are in the Hall of Fame.