Kaapo, Kraken and Kakko

Kaapo Kakko Thriving In His New Role With Kraken
The New York Rangers traded Kakko to the Seattle Kraken on Dec. 18 and he has taken off ever since. In 10 games with the Kraken, the 23-year-old forward has recorded three goals, four assists and seven points. He is also averaging 15:59 minutes per game compared to his 13:17 minutes with the Rangers, which is a substantial increase.
Kaapo Kakko scores twice in 3rd period in the Kraken’s 6-2 victory over the Sabres
Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday.
Kaapo Kakko leads third-period flurry in Kraken comeback win over Sabres
It took another Herculean effort to avoid a five-game skid. Newest recruit Kaapo Kakko scored twice in a third-period goal flurry that carried the Kraken to another multi-goal comeback, 6-2 Saturday afternoon in Buffalo. They erased the Sabres’ 2-0, first-intermission lead and notched their league-best sixth multi-goal comeback this season.
Kaapo Kakko thriving with Kraken in expanded role after Rangers tenure ended with trade
Averaging 15:13 of ice time, just four seconds shy of a whole two-minute bump from his 13:17 average in New York this season, Kakko recorded more minutes on Dec. 28 (18:18) than he ever did under Rangers coach Peter Laviolette.
Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Continues strong play with new team
He has always had game-breaking offensive skills coupled with elite vision and strong puck skills, but he has never put that all together in the NHL. Kaako may be rounding into his draft day scouting report on the Kraken's top line.
Kaapo Kakko doing the work to fit in with Kraken on and off ice
Kakko spent Christmas in Seattle at Tolvanen’s house, although the newly acquired winger fielded inquiries from several other Kraken players. The Finns last played together in 2019, so they had a lot to catch up on, sharing “dumb” summer stories and reflecting on their shared history.
Kraken play the Red Wings after Kakko’s 2-goal showing
The Seattle Kraken visit the Detroit Red Wings after Kaapo Kakko scored two goals in the Kraken's 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Kappo Kakko scores pair in 3rd period, Kraken beat Sabres 6-2
Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early deficit to beat Buffalo.
Kaapo Kakko's frustration boils over after Rangers make him a healthy scratch
Slumping veterans such as Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad have been far bigger culprits during this Blueshirts' downfall, ...
Kaapo Kakko's Shocking Benching Was A Wake-Up Call
Peter Laviolette made a big decision on Sunday night to make Kaapo Kakko a healthy scratch in the New York Rangers’ game ...
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Kaapo Kakko Earns a Star of the Game for Seattle
Former New York Ranger Kaapo Kakko got to throw out his first fish for Seattle. The former first round pick was named the ...
Columbus rookies Mateychuk and Del Bel Belluz have a goal and an assist each in 6-2 win over Seattle
Denton Mateychuk and Luca Del Bel Belluz, both recent callups from the AHL, each had a goal and an assist to help lift the ...
NHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Forward Pickups January 12 - Kakko Finding Sea Legs with the Kraken
On every game day this season, THN Fantasy will highlight players and goalies for fantasy managers to stream or roster for ...