Kaapo Kakko of the New York Rangers is moving up to play on the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider, while Jimmy Vesey moves to the third line. This change comes ahead of the NHL trade deadline, with Kakko being given multiple opportunities in the rotating 1RW spot. The Rangers are closely monitoring the trade market for top RW options.
Rempe is getting a shift now with Brodzinski and Cuylle. Laviolette has been rotating the bottom 6 forwards a bit this period. #NYR
#NYR pregame reads... On riveting rookie Matt Rempe drawing the attention of the league 👉https://t.co/CBkBj7IGdu And on Kaapo Kakko getting another chance on the top line as the trade deadline approaches 👇https://t.co/m4oLnfpaLb
Pre-game reading: The Athletic: Will #CBJ Mathieu Olivier and #NYR Matt Rempe have a rematch? Blue Jackets primary concern is building off their strong performance in Sunday’s win over one of the NHL’s top teams https://t.co/unISixRcBy
Kaapo Kakko is moving to the top line (again), but will it be another short-lived opportunity? That may largely depend on what the #NYR do prior to next week's trade deadline, with word that prices for the top RW options are still looking high 👇https://t.co/m4oLnfpaLb
Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier doesn’t rule out rematch with Rangers sensation Matt Rempe after slugfest https://t.co/mVYg2MddQS https://t.co/r6xaiaZhFH
Will round two happen tonight? Olivier vs Rempe. #CBJ
For the third time this season, the #NYR are giving Kaapo Kakko a twirl in the rotating 1RW spot. His latest opportunity comes with the NHL trade deadline just over a week away, with updates here on top targets and how the RW market is materializing 👇https://t.co/m4oLnfpaLb
"I think he's played well" Kaapo Kakko moves up to top line for #NYR tonight against Blue Jackets ⤵️ https://t.co/sRxTVZqWma
Coming off one of the best wins of the season, can the #CBJ do it again tonight? https://t.co/ctpQo4Aj6b
The Athletic: Will #CBJ Mathieu Olivier and #NYR Matt Rempe have a rematch? Blue Jackets primary concern is building off their strong performance in Sunday’s win over one of the NHL’s top teams https://t.co/unISixRcBy
Kaapo Kakko is moving on up ... to the #NYR top line Here's the latest after practice today ⤵️ https://t.co/sRxTVZqWma
At Rangers practice, Kaapo Kakko is playing on the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider; Jimmy Vesey is on the third line with Jonny Brodzinski and Will Cuylle.
Also, it looks like Kakko is getting a chance to move up and play with Kreider and Zibanejad again. Vesey slots back down into the bottom 6. #NYR