Kaapo Kakko has found a home with the Kraken and is thriving in his new role. Breaking Down All The Latest New York Rangers' Trade Rumors It’s safe to say that Kaapo Kakko is happy with the ...

Kakko was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft by the New York Rangers, but he never broke out to become the superstar executives thought he would become. During his Rangers ...

Kakko became the New York Rangers’ top draft pick (No. 2 overall) that year. After 131 points (61 goals, 70 assists) in 330 career regular-season games, he was traded to Seattle for defenseman ...

So, that was kind of hard for everyone.” Kakko has four goals and 10 assists in 31 games this season. He set career highs with 18 goals and 22 assists in 82 games during the 2022-23 season.

CHICAGO — Kaapo Kakko wants to focus on his opportunity with the Seattle Kraken. That rough finish with the New York Rangers is over. The talented winger jumped right in on Thursday, joining Seattle ...

Kakko returned the call and was informed of the deal. “I kind of knew something was going to happen,” Kakko said. His comments corroborated TSN's Pierre LeBrun initial report about the trade.

Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko, right, controls the puck past Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.

This season, Kakko has been winning D-zone puck battles at a rate of 43.6-percent, and as he joins his new team, the only forward to rank higher is Shane Wright (47.2%).

Kaapo Kakko doesn't believe his criticism of the New York Rangers led to his being traded to Seattle on Wednesday night, although Kraken general manager Ron Francis believes the player's candor ...

The Rangers took Kakko with the No. 2 overall pick in 2019, which seemed like a decent choice. NHL Central Scouting rated the Finn as its No. 1 international skater shortly before the draft.

Kakko found out about the trade at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, finding out he was booked for a flight at 9:30. “I had a little bit of time to pack, but I was excited right away,” said Kakko.