The Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers simultaneously entered rebuilds around 2018, ... Kaapo Kakko stands out as a likely casualty in this potential overhaul.

The Sharks and Kings had 15 power plays between them, with Los Angeles finishing with eight. Kahkonen, 26, finished last season with a 14-14-4 record and a .912 save percentage.

Kakko’s benching came at a critical moment for the Rangers, who entered Sunday coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Kings and having lost nine of their last 12 games.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 22: Kaapo Kakko #24 of the New York Rangers skates the puck against Carl Grundstrom #91 of the Los Angeles Kings in the second period at Crypto.com Arena on ...

Kaapo Kakko has 14 points ... Kakko played one of his most assertive games in weeks on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, registering eight shots on goal in 10 attempts during a 3-1 loss to the Kings.

Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich (31) stops a shot by San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (72) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Los Angeles ...

The things Kaapo Kakko are going through aren’t unique to a teenager, although the fact the man-sized Finn the Rangers took with the No. 2 pick in June doesn’t turn 19 until Feb. 13 only ...

The New York Rangers claimed winger Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, giving the struggling team a low-cost, low-risk young player to fill the void left by trading ...

Kaapo Kakko is not happy with his most recent benching. Peter Laviolette decided to scratch Kakko during the New York Rangers’ 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night. On Tuesday, Kakko ...

Kaapo Kakko’s first goal in 14 games turned out to be the winner and Igor Shesterkin again was brilliant, making 42 saves to lead the Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings that ...

Only Hughes (New Jersey), Kaapo Kakko (N.Y. Rangers), Kirby Dach and Byram (Colorado) were called before the Los Angeles Kings made Turcotte their top selection.

Kings Should Trade for Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko. Story by Michael Ostrower, The Hockey Writers • 3mo. T he Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers simultaneously entered rebuilds around 2018, ...