Kaapo Kakko is struggling. He has not taken the NHL by storm, led the league in scoring, and is not leading the Calder race. He is not even the best rookie on the team, as those honors go to Adam Fox. It’s clear he’s struggling, but why?
First things first, labeling the 18 year old as a bust is beyond silly. He’s 18 and adjusting to a new country and a new league. Everyone struggles who isn’t Connor McDavid. So, let’s back off the ledge, ok?
First let’s look at the numbers. Kakko currently has a line of 7-10-17 in 47 games.