This thread and the outcome of these players will haunt me. I picked Kakko and I also have Dach. Two of the top three from last years draft.

I remember reading a lot about readiness and upside for both Hughes and Kakko. Every player is different but you wonder if J. Hughes would have benefited from some time in the NCAA like bother Quinn. In the meantime, I'm a touch disappointed that the NYR have had some unexpected success but not directly because of Kakko. Little tough to watch players with lesser upside have better years than him. NYR may be a better breeding ground of Kakko that Hughes in NJ. Hughes will be given more PP1 and 1st line reps because of the lack of depth which could put him ahead of Kakko in the next year or two.

Just some thoughts.