Kaapo Kakko is a big piece of the future of the Rangers despite the felts.
Kaapo Kakko scored five points in the playoffs. AOP / USA TODAY Sports
Head coach of the New York Rangers Gerard Gallant commented on the decision for the season at a press conference Kaapo Kakon absence in the last game of the season. Tampa Bay Lightning won the Rangers conference final 4-2.
– We were just trying to win the game. We wanted to customize our lineup, Gallant told the media.
– We love him. He is a good young player. We thought that lineup was the best to win the game.
Gallant saw nothing wrong with Kako playing. He just wanted to beautify the team’s game by leaving the young Finn out of the solution match.
Head coach sees Kako as a big chunk of Rangers ’next season. He expects Kako to finally break into the top chains.
Tampa Bay Lightning won the last game 2-1. Kakko made 2 + 3 in the whole playoffs.
From below from Tweet you will see Gallant’s response to Kaapo Kakko at a press conference. Kako’s income agreement expires this season. His player rights still remain with the Rangers.