Kappo Kakko thinks he can be the first overall at the 2019 NHL draft.
Kaapo Kakko isn’t lacking much in terms of high-end hockey skill. All you have to do is watch Team Finland play at the 2019 IIHF World Championship and you’ll quickly realize this.Kakko believes he can leapfrog American Jack Hughes
as the top draft-eligible prospect in hockey in time to be selected first overall at the 2019 NHL Draft. Hughes and Kakko appear locks to go one-two on June 21 in Vancouver, and although Hughes has been ranked slightly ahead of Kakko for most of the 2018-19 season, Kakko’s stock has risen thanks to his performance at the worlds.
“I’ve played well,” Kakko told NHL.com correspondent Aaron Vickers via a translator. “I haven’t paid much attention to Jack Hughes and his game, but I’m confident I’ve been able to let everyone see my skills and the level of my game. It’s not going to be an easy choice for the teams.” As of Friday, Kakko is tied for the tournament lead in goals with six and his seven points leads all Finnish players.
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