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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / November 1
Rangers prospect development concerns are overblown 
There’s been a lot of talk from people (me included) that the New York Rangers prospect development is terrible and will forever impact their ability to develop young players.
NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / October 31
One, and maybe two, ex-Rangers could face old team for 1st time in Seattle
At least one former member of the New York Rangers — and maybe two — will face his old team Saturday night when the Blueshirts complete their four-game road trip against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / October 27
Kraken Notebook: Limiting odd-man rushes, Kakko and McCann injury updates
After the Kraken defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime at home on Oct. 11, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said something about Seattle that piqued my interest: “They had a game plan, and they weren’t going to lose D up the ice.
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?
Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / September 28
Kraken Forward Gets Brutal Injury Update
With the NHL preseason starting to wind down and the regular season approaching, the regulars are starting to play in preseason games more to tune up. But unfortunately for the Seattle Kraken, one of their main young forwards is not going to get the opportunity for said tune up.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / September 27
Seattle Kraken Forward Out After Hand Injury
The Seattle Kraken have some injury news to announce on Saturday. News emerged that forward Kaapo Kakko is out for about six weeks after getting a broken hand.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / September 27
Kraken’s Kaapo Kakko out six weeks with broken hand
The Seattle Kraken announced on Saturday that winger Kaapo Kakko is expected to be out for six weeks with a broken hand. Kakko, 24, seemingly suffered the injury on a slash from Beau Akey in a preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27
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 / September 25
Kraken’s Kakko to see specialist; Stephenson, McCann, Montour day-to-day
The Seattle Kraken provided an update on a number of players Thursday. Head coach Lane Lambert told reporters that forward Kaapo Kakko is still being evaluated by the team’s medical staff and that he will see a specialist on Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 19
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.
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 / Blade of Steel / December 18
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
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
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
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, 2024
With expectations lowered, can Kaapo Kakko finally deliver for Rangers?
The most important thing for Kakko this season is to find some common ground with Laviolette.
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