The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils have had fun on social media since the start of the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia, and both have been impressed with the play of Kaapo Kakko. And really; who can blame them?
It’s hard to ignore Kakko’s five goals, two of which were empty netters, in two games — with the goal above being the one that’s grabbed the most attention thus far. But it’s been interesting to see a good number of fans upset at the possibility of the flashy Finn being selected No.