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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Kraken's struggles against Oilers continue with 5-4 loss Kaapo Kakko scored twice and the Seattle Kraken put up a spirited fight on Saturday night. But even ...

MARCH 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins gets 4th career hat trick as Oilers hold on to beat Kraken 5-4

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored three goals for his fourth career hat trick, and the Edmonton Oilers held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 5-4

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Converts on wraparound Kakko scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Friday's 4-2 win over Utah.

Impact Kakko snapped an eight-game goal drought, which matched his worst since joining the Kraken. He got the job done on a wraparound play at 10:29 of the third period, and his tally stood as the game-winner. The winger has just four points over seven outings in March, but the slight drop in offense hasn't cost him a top-line role. He's up to 11 tallies, 37 points, 99 shots on net, 57 hits, 32 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 64 appearances this season. Kakko needs just three more points to match his career-best total from the 2022-23 campaign with the Rangers.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken snap tie in third, double up Utah Eeli Tolvanen had two goals and an assist as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Utah Hockey Club 4-2 on Friday night.Brandon Montour a...

MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eeli Tolvanen scores early, and again late, to lead Kraken to a 4-2 win over Utah

Eeli Tolvanen scored two goals, the first just 51 seconds into the game and the second into an empty net with 1:09 left, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-2

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Contributes assist Kakko logged an assist in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Kakko has four helpers over his last four outings. The 24-year-old winger has played in 30 games each for the Kraken and the Rangers this season, but he's at 22 points with Seattle compared to 14 with the Blueshirts prior to a December trade that sent him to the west coast. Kakko has added a combined 92 shots on net, 54 hits and a plus-2 rating this season, and his top-line role with the Kraken has made him a viable depth forward in fantasy.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Kakko logged an assist in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Kakko has four helpers over his last four outings. The 24-year-old winger has played in 30 games each for the Kraken and the Rangers this season, but he's at 22 points with Seattle compared to 14 with the Blueshirts prior to a December trade that sent him out west. Kakko has added a combined 92 shots on net, 54 hits and a plus-2 rating this season, and his top-line role with the Kraken has made him a viable depth forward in fantasy.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Adds pair of helpers in loss Kakko notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Wild.

Impact Kakko earned his first multi-point effort since Jan. 18 versus the Kings. While he hasn't been explosive on offense recently, he has earned six points across nine outings since the start of February. The 24-year-old winger is up to 35 points, 92 shots on net, 53 hits and a plus-3 rating through 59 appearances between the Kraken and the Rangers.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Kakko notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Blues.

Impact Kakko has six points over his last 11 outings as he continues to offer steady scoring in a top-six role. He set up a Jaden Schwartz tally in the third period of this blowout loss. Kakko is now at 10 goals, 23 helpers, 89 shots on net, 53 hits and a plus-4 rating over 57 appearances between the Kraken and the Rangers this season. As long as Kakko avoids lengthy droughts, he should be able to exceed the career-high 40 points he had in 2022-23.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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