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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Kraken sign extension with Kaapo Kakko | NHL.com The crew on NHL Tonight discuss the Seattle Kraken signing a three-year extension with Kaapo Kakko

JULY 25, 2025 • NHL.COM

Kaapo Kakko Signs Three-Year Contract Extention With Kraken, Avoiding Arbitration Hearing Former New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko has signed a three-year, $14.25 million contract extension with the Seattle Kraken.

JULY 23, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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 a...

JULY 23, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kraken sign forward Kaapo Kakko to three-year contract

Forward Kaapo Kakko signed a three-year contract with the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday with an average annual value of $4.525 million

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs three-year deal Kakko signed a three-year, $13.575 million contract with the Kraken on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Kakko will nearly double his salary from last year ($2.4 million) and earn a little security with this contract. The 24-year-old posted 44 points in 79 games between the Kraken and the Rangers last year, with 30 of those points coming in 49 appearances after he was traded to Seattle. He should slot into a top-six role while drawing power-play time in 2025-26 as he looks to continue growing his offense.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken's Kaapo Kakko Files For Arbitration Seattle Kraken restricted free agent Kaapo Kakko has filed for arbitration alongside 10 other RFAs.

JULY 7, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Kaapo Kakko Files For Salary Arbitration Despite Impressive Season With Kraken Former New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko filed for salary arbitration on Saturday, according to the NHL Players’ Association.

JULY 6, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Fits in well in Seattle Kakko logged a power-play assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Kings.

Impact Kakko earned three goals and four assists over the last 12 games of the season. The 24-year-old has shown promise since a December trade sent him to the Kraken from the Rangers. All told, he had 44 points in 79 appearances this season, with 30 of those points coming in 49 outings with the Kraken. He added a total of 117 shots on net, 68 hits, 28 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a minus-2 rating. Kakko is a restricted free agent this summer, and along with Ryker Evans, he'll be a top priority for general manager Ron Francis in negotiations this offseason.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stephenson scores in 7th round of shootout to give Kraken 3-2 win over Blues

Chandler Stephenson scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout, and the Seattle Kraken beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Sends assist in win Kakko logged an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Kakko has gone nearly a month without consecutive games on the scoresheet. He's still done okay in recent contests, earning three goals and two assists over his last seven outings. The 24-year-old winger is up to 14 goals, 28 helpers, 111 shots on net, 66 hits, 36 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 74 appearances between the Kraken and the Rangers this season in what's been a career year for him.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose brings losing streak into game against Seattle

The San Jose Sharks look to break a four-game losing streak when they play the Seattle Kraken

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets goal vs. Dallas Kakko scored a goal in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Stars.

Impact Kakko found the back of the net just 1:02 into the game with a wrister that went past Casey DeSmith, but that would be all the offense the Kraken would muster throughout the game. The 24-year-old has been productive for Seattle since being acquired from the Rangers via trade midway through the season, notching 27 points (10 goals, 17 helpers) in 42 games in what has been a career-best year for the Turku-born forward.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken try to break road losing streak, visit the Canucks

The Seattle Kraken will look to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Vancouver Canucks

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Duchene, Johnston score 45 seconds apart in Stars' 3-1 win over Kraken

Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston scored early in the first, and Casey DeSmith made 35 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Monday night

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Matches career high in points Kakko logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact Kakko set up Matty Beniers for a goal to put the Kraken up 4-0 in the second period. The 24-year-old Kakko has three goals and an assist over his last seven contests, though his role has remained steady in that stretch. For the season, he's equaled his career high of 40 points while adding 106 shots on net, 64 hits and a minus-1 rating over 70 appearances between the Kraken and the Rangers.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets pair of goals in loss Kakko scored twice, including one power-play goal, and added two hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact The Kraken jumbled their lines with Chandler Stephenson (undisclosed) unavailable. Kakko showed some promising chemistry with fellow Finn Jani Nyman, as the latter assisted on both of the former's goals in the contest. The 24-year-old Kakko is up to three goals and three assists over 11 outings in March. For the season, the winger has 13 goals, 39 points, 104 shots on net, 63 hits, 34 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 68 appearances between the Kraken and the Rangers.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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