Kaapo Kakko may end up being the first overall pick in the coming NHL draft when all is said and done. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

The New Jersey Devils are widely expected to be choosing between Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko with the first overall pick in this summer’s draft but they may have tipped their hand already.

Kakko, who is featuring for Finland’s men’s national team in the upcoming IIHF World Championship, showed off his extraordinary skills in a friendly against Sweden and the Devils couldn’t help but take notice.

It would be a shock if anyone usurped Hughes or Kakko at this point and what the Devils elect to do will obviously dictate how the rest of the board unfolds.

It’s been an outstanding year for Kakko, who scored the winning goal for Finland against the United States in the gold medal game at the 2019 World Juniors.

For what it’s worth, Hughes is absolutely tearing up the IIHF U-18 tournament, leading the event in scoring with eight goals, eight assists as the United States face off against Russia in the semifinals.

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