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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / December 4
The Will Borgen trade was a Chris Drury masterclass 
When the New York Rangers selected Kaapo Kakko with the 2nd pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, it was supposed to be a watershed moment in the Rangers rebuild.
Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / November 30
Kraken Make Pair of Injured Reserve Updates
The Seattle Kraken have activated forward Kaapo Kakko from injured reserve, while placing alternate captain Jaden Schwartz on injured reserve. These latest updates were provided by the Seattle Public Relations department on the afternoon of Nov.
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.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
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.
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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.
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.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 2
Rangers Players Reunite With Former Teammates in Seattle
The New York Rangers battled the Seattle Kraken on the road with an overtime win, bringing their record to 6-5-2. A pre-puck drop reunion took place in Seattle between former Rangers and current Rangers players.
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 / 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.
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 / 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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29, 2024
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.
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