General manager Chris Drury has not been forthcoming of trading their first-round pick this this draft which has led to Kappo Kakko being on the move.
This news has generated a lot of interest and now the Chicago Blackhawks heavy emerged as a potential landing spot for the 23-year-old right winger.
Adding a player of this caliber who has not benefited as hoped by the Rangers would certainly find a fit in the top six of the Blackhawks.
The team is devoid of talent as general manager Kyle Davidson continues to tear down the team and rebuild it into a new vision.
Having Bedard as the main draw for other players to come would give Kakko a chance to show his skill set.
Kaako has one year remaining on his deal which is worth $2.1 million per season.
He will be a restricted free agent with arbitration rights next year which would bode well for the Blackhawks.
In order to facilitate a trade, Blackhawks hold seven draft picks in the first three rounds of this draft and could part ways with one, a prospect along with a veteran forward that the Rangers could use for the playoff push.
Time will tell if Drury and Davidson can find some common ground and make a deal happen
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Will the Rangers trade Kappo Kaako to the Blackhwaks? | ||
Yes | 78 | 18.5 % |
No | 343 | 81.5 % |
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