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Kaapo Kakko isn't one to feel pre sure.Coming into New York, as he weaved his way through the airport, skyscrapers andmultitude of fans chanting his name, his calm demeanor was evident. It was more so Wednesdayat Madison Square Garden; despite beingsurrounded byreporters, he was like any other kid, hands in his pockets as he leaned back and offered a smile to the scrum before him.Not much overwhelms him not even becoming the new face of a franchise."Little bit surprising ," Kakko said of the fanbase with a smile.When asked if there was any added pre sure, he delivereda surefire answer."Not so much."NHL Draft 2019: The Finn is no stranger to high expectations. Kolton Miller Jersey Playing beyondhis years and improving his play with each year has become routine for Kakke, whoaveragedover a point per game in theFinnish junior leagues and earned a spot onTPS in Liiga, the top level of profe sional hockey in Finland. Though he was just 17,Kakko fit in right away.After registering a 25 goals and 55 points in 38 games last year in Jr. A SM-liiga, Kakko continued to impre sin his jump to the big club. He managed22 goals and Marquel Lee Jersey 38 points in 45 regular season gamesand five points in five playoff matchups. He was named the SM-Liiga rookie of the year, and his 22 goals led all Liiga rookies. Healso won agold medal with the U-20 team and following the season, he suitedup for Finland atthe World Championship, where he had seven points in 10 games en route to another gold medal.His performance, as well as his size, vision, hockey smarts and hands have made him one of the league's most anticipated prospects one that even took away the 100 percent guarantee of Jack Hughes going first overall."His name isn't sneaking up on anybody. He's always been under the microscope," general manager Jeff Gorton . "I think it's no different than the way he's lived the last couple years of his life. He sets high expectations for himself."Those expectations will surely be heightened as he joins a young Rangers core and becomesthe centerpiece that the team will rebuild its franchise around. The Rangers have an impre sive pool of prospects, but not every day does a forward like Kakko enter the league. Therefore, for Gorton, Kakko is perhaps the most important piece of the puzzle, and the second overall pick will likely be turned to to lead as New York looks to return to its former greatne s. The Rangers haven't qualified for the playoffs over the last two seasons.There are big skates to fill Las Vegas Raiders Pet Gear and work to be done, which can bring nerves onto any kid entering his first year in the league. However, Kakko nonchalantly shrugged off any concern about taking on high expectations, sporting a grin as he explained that the fan support and trust makethings much easier.He has developed quite a following in the Big Apple; from Rangers faithful chanting his name at the airport to others establishing a church in his name, the city has found someone to rally behind."He does have a lot of pre sure, he is the lord and savior of the New York Rangers," Ryan Mead, a long-time Rangers fan and founder Willie Snead IV Jersey of "The Church of Kakko" told Sporting News. "There's a chance he's special, there's a chance he brings a Cup to New York. . .he is the embodiment of hope and faith. He is the picture of, 'this is your future, this is your happine s and this is the guy who can bring you the Cup."As and the Rangers finish up development camp and enter free agency with more plans in mind, Kakko is set on taking his game to the next level. And of course, his plan involves seeing his nameplate in the Madison Square Garden locker room come October as he " hopes to play in the NHL next season."Kakko is a man of few words and is extremely humble in his tone, but he does recognize his potential and lets his abilitiesspeak for him. Coupled with his collectedne sin regards to his situation, he is one of the most dynamic, George Blanda Jersey interesting forwards New York has seen over the last couple of years and he's happy to fulfill that role." This experience is so great for me, great city," Kakko said. "I like to be here."