Kaapo Kakko - NHL News & Rumors

Dishes pair of assists Kakko logged two assists, including one on the power play, and added two shots on net and two hits in Monday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Kakko has four points over his last four games. This was his second contest back on a line with Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle following the Kraken's trade of Mason Marchment to Columbus on Friday. Kakko is up to seven points (three on the power play), 28 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 18 appearances, but he could get a boost on offense as long as he stays in the top six.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Eberle scores 2 in 3rd period as Kraken beat Ducks 3-1

Jordan Eberle scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and added an empty netter in the final minute, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Buries power-play goal Kakko scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Kakko scored late in the second period to put Seattle ahead 2-1, but the lead didn't last. The winger's goal was his first in nine games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him six contests. For the season, he's struggled to find a rhythm due to various injuries, which have limited him to five points, 23 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 16 appearances. Kakko is currently in a middle-six role and is unlikely to have a scoring breakout unless he finds his way back to the top line.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Backlund scores twice as Flames use 3-goal 3rd period to beat Kraken 4-2

Mikael Backlund had two goals, and the Calgary Flames scored three times in the third period to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Set to suit up Tuesday Kakko (illness) is slated to be in the lineup versus the Avalanche on Tuesday, Joe Pohoryles of Emerald City Spectrum reports.

Impact Kakko didn't practice Monday, but he was optimistic about being ready for this game. That optimism was well-placed, and the 24-year-old is set to see time on the third line and second power-play unit versus Colorado.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Head coach Lane Lambert said Monday that Kakko is dealing with an illness but thinks he should be good to go for Tuesday's game against Colorado, Sound of Hockey reports.

Impact Kakko was unable to practice Monday, but it seems as though he could avoid missing any game action due to his illness. Kakko missed six games in late November due to a lower-body injury, and he's recorded two assists, a hit and two PIM while averaging 14:21 of ice time over seven appearances since returning to action.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies two helpers in loss Kakko notched two assists in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact This was Kakko's second game back from a lower-body injury that cost him six contests. The 24-year-old winger has had two significant absences this year, which have prevented him from getting into a rhythm. He's now at one goal, three points, 10 shots on net, three hits and an even plus-minus rating across nine appearances.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Saturday Kakko (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Kakko sat out six games with the injury. Kakko has struggled this season, as he only has one goal in seven games, missing the first 10 games of the season recovering from a broken hand during preseason play. The Kraken placed Jaden Schwartz (lower body) on injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Is week-to-week Kakko (lower body) is regarded as week-to-week, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports Saturday.

Impact Kakko sustained the injury during Thursday's 5-3 win over Winnipeg. He has just one point (a goal) in seven appearances this season, but he's also missed time due to a hand injury, so he hasn't had an opportunity to get into a rhythm. Jani Nyman will likely draw into the lineup Saturday versus San Jose due to Kakko's absence.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Kraken vs. Winnipeg Jets - Game Highlights

NOVEMBER 14 • YOUTUBE

Eberle scores twice in the 3rd period in the Kraken's 5-3 victory over the Jets

Jordan Eberle broke a tie at 7:21 of the third period and added an empty-netter in the Seattle Kraken’s 5-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Departs from Thursday's contest Kakko (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Jets.

Impact Kakko scored a goal in the contest, but he was hurt on his next shift and ended up being unable to continue. This was his seventh game of the season after he recovered from a broken hand sustained during the preseason. Jani Nyman would likely get back into the lineup if Kakko misses additional time.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko missed start of season for Kraken, but there's silver lining Kraken winger Kappo Kakko is in the process of easing back into the lineup after missing the first month of the season because of a broken h...

NOVEMBER 5 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Removed from IR Kakko (hand) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Kakko appears poised to make his season debut against the Rangers on Saturday after being considered a game-time decision. He missed the first 10 games of the 2025-26 campaign due to a broken hand. Based on Seattle's morning skate, Kakko will occupy a middle-six role and see power-play time.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Kakko (hand) was a full participant in Friday's practice session and could suit up Saturday against the Rangers, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kakko has been on injured reserve since the start of the regular season due to a broken hand, but he was upgraded to day-to-day last weekend and could make his season debut against his former team Saturday. He made 79 regular-season appearances between the Rangers and Kraken last year, racking up 14 goals, 30 assists, 68 hits, 38 PIM and 28 blocked shots while averaging 15:37 of ice time.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Kakko (hand) is day-to-day and remains on track for a return in early November, according to Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times on Saturday.

Impact Kakko suffered a broken hand during the preseason and will miss his ninth straight game against Edmonton on Saturday. Still, he has been skating and appears to be progressing toward his season debut. After being acquired from the Rangers on Dec.18, Kakko had 10 goals and 30 points in 49 appearances with Seattle during the 2024-25 regular season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Kakko (hand) was designated for injured reserve by Seattle on Monday.

Impact Kakko has already been ruled out for at least five more weeks due to his broken hand, so his placement on IR shouldn't come as a surprise. With the winger on the shelf, Jani Nyman and Berkly Catton both made the 23-man roster for Opening Night against the Ducks. Once back in the lineup, Kakko should offer decent fantasy value as a top-six winger with power-play ice time.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko breaks hand and is out approximately 6 weeks

Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko broke his hand in a preseason game and will be out for approximately six weeks

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Set to miss six weeks Kakko is expected to be out action for six weeks after suffering a broken hand, the team announced Saturday.

Impact Kakko sustained the injury in Wednesday's preseason game against Edmonton. He is poised to miss at least the first month of the regular season and will probably be out for the beginning of November. The 24-year-old forward had 14 goals, 44 points, 117 shots on net and 68 hits across 79 appearances between the Kraken and Rangers in 2024-25. Once healthy, he will be in the mix for a top-six role.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Why heavy hit from former linemate was good news for Filip Chytil When former Rangers linemate Kaapo Kakko levelled the Canucks centre with a heavy hit Sunday, concussion fears again came into play

SEPTEMBER 27 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Out Friday Kakko (upper body) won't participate in Friday's preseason game against Vancouver, per Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network.

Impact Kakko was expected to see a specialist Friday, but the results of that evaluation haven't been disclosed yet. Jordan Eberle or Jani Nyman might serve in a top-six capacity to start the 2025-26 campaign if Kakko isn't available by then.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

SEPTEMBER 26 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Will be evaluated Friday Kakko (upper body) is expected to see a specialist Friday to have his injury evaluated, per Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network on Thursday.

Impact Kakko left Wednesday's preseason game due to the injury. He's expected to begin the season serving on the top six as long as he's healthy. If Kakko ends up missing time, then Jordan Eberle or 21-year-old Jani Nyman might fill that top-six spot for the duration of Kakko's absence.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Wednesday Kakko (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's preseason game versus the Oilers, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports.

Impact Kakko joins a growing list of injuries for the Kraken, who are also navigating the absences of Jared McCann (lower body) and Chandler Stephenson (undisclosed). Expect the team to be cautious with each player's recovery -- Kakko should be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's preseason contest in Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

SEPTEMBER 22 • THEPROVINCE.COM

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Jordan Eberle scores 2 in 3rd period as Kraken beat Ducks 3-1

Backlund scores twice as Flames use 3-goal 3rd period to beat Kraken 4-2

Eberle scores twice in the 3rd period in the Kraken's 5-3 victory over the Jets

Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko breaks hand and is out approximately 6 weeks