Kaapo Kakko: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / September 3

2024-2025 Will Borgen report card

Will Borgen, the “prize” of the Kaapo Kakko trade, was a defenseman Chris Drury had his eyes on for a while. After finally landing his man, Borgen stepped right into a 2RD role alongside K’Andre Miller and actually looked pretty good initially.

Why Rangers could face seller’s remorse over Kaapo Kakko, Vitali Kravtsov in 2025-26

No matter how you look at it, the New York Rangers’ run of making a top-10 selection in the NHL Draft each year from 2017-20 will go down as a disappointment.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Seattle Kraken’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Matty Beniers

The 2024-25 season has been over for the Seattle Kraken for a while. While they did not have a great season, failing to make the postseason for the second straight year, they ended the 2024-25 season with a final record of 35-41-6.

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Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / July 26

Why Kraken's new deal with Kaapo Kakko is a bet on upside

Seattle is betting that the one-time blue chip prospect in Kakko will evolve into the top-line producer scouts envisioned when he was drafted.

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NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 23

NHL News: Arbitration Dates, Kappo Kakko Re-signs and Porter Martone Heading to NCAA

Puck Pedia: Salary arbitration hearing dates. Arvid Soderblom – Chicago Blackhawks – July 28th Maxim Tsyplakov – New York Islanders – July 29th Dylan Samberg

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Kraken Sign Kaapo Kakko to a 3-Year Contract

Before free agency began on July 1, the Seattle Kraken extended Kaapo Kakko a qualifying offer to make sure he wouldn’t hit the market. He did not sign right away, and on July 25, he was scheduled to have an arbitration hearing.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / July 23

Kraken, RW Kaapo Kakko agree to three-year deal

The Seattle Kraken liked what they saw in the 49 games that right winger Kaapo Kakko played for them last season. On Tuesday, the franchise and the 24-year-old Finnish forward agreed to a three-year contract featuring an average annual value of $4,525,000.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / July 22

Kraken re-sign Kaapo Kakko to three-year contract

The Seattle Kraken were able to avoid arbitration with a former prospect. On Tuesday, general manager Jason Botterill announced that the team has re-signed forward Kaapo Kakko to a three-year contract.

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Seattle Kraken Sign Key RFA Forward to Extension and Avoid Arbitration

The Seattle Kraken have taken care of an important piece of off-season business. News emerged that the Kraken have signed Kaapo Kakko to an extension, thus avoiding arbitration.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22

Kraken announce lucrative new deal for veteran winger

Jason Botterill is clearly banking on Kakko’s second-half production being a sign of things to come.

Maple Leafs get unfortunate news about acquiring Flames veteran

Maple Leafs are reportedly looking to make a splash trade

Could this young forward answer multiple questions for the Rangers?

Flyers first-round pick expected to commit to Michigan State

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 22

Arbitration dates set for seven NHL restricted free agents

Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson are among seven NHL restricted free agents scheduled to take part in salary arbitration hearings over the coming weeks.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17

Free-agent focus for Seattle Kraken

Free agency is less than a month away and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Kraken.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

3 best destinations for Kraken’s Kaapo Kakko in 2025 restricted free agency

The Seattle Kraken have some decisions to make as NHL free agency approaches. After the Stanley Cup concludes, they will have to decide on one of their best newer players.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Rangers have big problems even after firing Peter Laviolette

The New York Rangers fired head coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday following a bitterly disappointing 2024-25 season.

Ducks dismiss HC Greg Cronin

Oilers defenseman gets pay raise after successful first season in Edmonton

Sharks sign promising prospect

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NHL News / Habs Fanatics / January 27

Trade completed by Kraken that Canadiens may regret

Recently, we saw Kaapo Kakko get traded, and he is now a completely different player.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Kaapo Kakko Will Thrive in the Seattle Kraken Organization

It is a tale that is as old as time. A team drafts a young player high in the draft and does not play him in the position he was meant to play. That was

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Kaapo Kakko: Everything to Know About the Kraken’s Newest Acquisition

On Wednesday (Dec. 18), the New York Rangers finally decided to move on from a forward whose name was in trade rumors for quite some time, as they traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for William “Will” Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick, and a 2026 sixth-round pick.

NHL News / NY Rangers Insider / December 20

Several New York Rangers players issue heartfelt statements regarding Kaapo Kakko trade

The New York Rangers locker room is reeling, as they traded away Kaapo Kakko. A player who'd been a fixture in the Rangers lineup since 2020, some players asked how they felt about the trade, and one reporter was met with sadness afterward by Mika Zibanejad.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Grading the Kraken’s Trade for Kaapo Kakko

Amid the New York Rangers’ struggles (3-11-0 in their last 14 games), 23-year-old winger Kaapo Kakko made his frustrations known. He found himself as a healthy scratch in a constantly juggling lineup—changes needed to be made and he found himself on the short end of the stick.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / December 18

Kraken acquire F Kaapo Kakko from Rangers for D Will Borgen, draft picks

The Seattle Kraken obtained forward Kaapo Kakko, a former second overall draft pick, from the New York Rangers on Wednesday for defenseman Will Borgen and third- and sixth-round picks in the 2025 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 19

Kaapo Kakko trade highlights underwhelming 2019 NHL Draft

Kaapo Kakko trade highlights why 2019 NHL Draft continues to underwhelm

The 2019 NHL Draft continues to look like one of the most forgettable in recent memory.

NHL makes official decision regarding Canucks' Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller

Analyst links Pettersson to Canadian team in blockbuster trade rumor

Mitch Marner reportedly turns down the Maple Leafs' latest offer

Canadiens acquire former All-Rookie defenseman from Predators

Penguins trade for their former player in stunning move

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Rangers trade Kaapo Kakko to Kraken for Will Borgen and draft picks

The New York Rangers have traded right winger Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen plus third- and sixth-round selections in the upcoming NHL Draft.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18

Rangers Trade Kaapo Kakko to Kraken for Borgen and Two Picks

The New York Rangers have traded with the Seattle Kraken ahead of the NHL roster freeze, moving a disgruntled forward out of town. The Rangers announced they have acquired defenseman Will Borgen, a third-round pick, and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Kaapo Kakko.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 18

Could the Canucks pull off a Nils Höglander for Kaapo Kakko trade?

If the Vancouver Canucks thought they had rumours of interpersonal problems circling the club, well, they’ve got nothing on the New York Rangers right now.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / December 18

Kaapo Kakko linked to a massive trade with Wild

New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko linked to a massive trade with the Minnesota Wild

It appears to be only a matter of time until Kaapo Kakko is on his way out of New York.

Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko is frustrated with his healthy scratch

Mitch Marner reportedly turns down Maple Leafs' latest offer

This city appears to be front-runner for NHL expansion while Quebec is snubbed again

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New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17

Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko is frustrated with his healthy scratch

New York Rangers winger Kaapo Kakko spoke openly at Tuesday’s practice about being healthy scratched on Sunday night.

Predators, Rangers each desperate to turn things around

Rangers' Artemi Panarin considered day-to-day with upper-body injury

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NHL News / Yardbarker / December 17

Kaapo Kakko and fading Rangers divorce was long overdue

Former 2019 No. 2 overall pick Kaapo Kakko didn't mince words during media availability ahead of New York's 2-0 loss to Nashville.

Kaapo Kakko trade highlights why 2019 NHL Draft continues to underwhelm

Kraken acquire former No. 2 pick from Rangers

Rangers trade Kaapo Kakko to Kraken for Will Borgen and draft picks

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New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Kaapo Kakko’s Healthy Scratch by Rangers Ignites Trade Talk

The New York Rangers’ decision to scratch forward Kaapo Kakko for Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Blues has created curiosity among NHL insiders and analysts.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29

Kaapo Kakko Trade Rumors Resurface Amid Rebound Season

New York Rangers winger Kaapo Kakko is back in the trade rumor spotlight. TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that the 23-year-old’s name has been circulating again, with the Rangers potentially exploring a move if they receive a return that aligns with their needs.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / September 28