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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 6
A fully healthy season for Kaapo Kakko would be a boost for Kraken 
There are many players on the Seattle Kraken roster who have “prove it” years ahead of them. Whether it’s for a contract next year, being able to maintain their production from the season prior, or taking a big step in development.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21
Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year extension
The Kraken made a move to add a winger when they acquired Mackie Samoskevich from Florida. Now, they’ve made a move to keep another one.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 17
Finland breaks single-game Olympic men's hockey goal record in NHL participation era
Team Finland made a bit of Olympic history on Saturday as it turned in a dominant performance.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Dice City Sports / February 1
Golden Knights rally to tie, Kakko lifts Kraken past Vegas
The Golden Knights battled back from a two-goal deficit but couldn’t complete the comeback Saturday night, falling 3-2 to the Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Arena.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / January 7
Kraken’s Kaapo Kakko Records 100th NHL Assist
On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko recorded his 100th NHL assist. Kakko recorded the secondary assist on Berkly Catton’s second goal of the night.
Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
Kraken’s Eeli Tolvanen and Kaapo Kakko Join Team Finland’s Roster
On Friday, Jan. 2, Seattle Kraken forwards Eeli Tolvanen and Kaapo Kakko were named to Team Finland for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina, Italy.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / November 19
Rangers’ Will Borgen Extension Looks Like a Steal
When the New York Rangers traded away Kaapo Kakko, it looked like it would come back to burn the organization. And for a while it did, especially when the 2019 second-overall pick in 49 games last season logged 30 points with the Seattle Kraken and appeared on the verge of breaking out.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16
Kraken activate Frederick Gaudreau, place Kaapo Kakko on IR, assign Ben Meyers
The Seattle Kraken activated center Frédérick Gaudreau off of injured reserve before Saturday’s win over the San Jose Sharks. He came one day short of missing a full month of action, after sustaining an undisclosed injury in Seattle’s October 16th loss to the Ottawa Senators.
Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / November 15
Kraken’s Kaapo Kakko Placed on Injured Reserve, Frederick Gaudreau Activated Off IR
The Seattle Kraken have made two roster transactions ahead of their Saturday, Nov. 15 game hosting the San Jose Sharks. The team has placed forward Kaapo Kakko on injured reserve (IR).
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15
Kraken issue several injury updates
The Kraken have had more than their fair share of injury issues over the first six weeks of the season.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / November 15
Kraken’s Kaapo Kakko placed on IR; Freddy Gaudreau activated
Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko was placed on injured reserve Saturday, while his teammate Freddy Gaudreau has been activated off IR, according to Seattle-based sports platform Circling Seattle Sports.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / November 14
Kraken’s Kaapo Kakko leaves game with lower-body injury
The Seattle Kraken announced that winger Kaapo Kakko has left Thursday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets due to a lower-body injury. Kakko sustained the injury late in the first period of the game off of a faceoff.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1
Kraken expected to activate Kaapo Kakko
It has been a tough season on the injury front for Seattle, with several key players missing time already and several players still on injured reserve.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27, 2025
Key Kraken winger out six weeks with broken hand
The Kraken will now be without a key forward when the regular season gets underway.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / July 26, 2025
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.
Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / July 23, 2025
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22, 2025
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2025
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.
NHL News / Habs Fanatics / January 27, 2025
Trade completed by Kraken that Canadiens may regret
Recently, we saw Kaapo Kakko get traded, and he is now a completely different player.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 17, 2025
Kaapo Kakko sizzles while Alexis Lafreniere fizzles, but Rangers still chose right
The metrics under the hood tell a curious story centered on one basic fact: Kakko and his linemates are on a shooting hot streak while Lafreniere and his linemates are in a shooting slump.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26, 2024
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, 2024
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 / Yardbarker / December 19, 2024
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 News / Blade of Steel / December 18, 2024
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.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17, 2024
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 17, 2024
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.
New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15, 2024
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.
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