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Rangers trade Kaapo Kakko to the Kraken for Will Borgen and draft picks

The New York Rangers have traded winger Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Dealt to Seattle Kakko was traded from the Rangers to the Kraken on Wednesday in exchange for Will Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2025 sixth-round pick, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports...

Impact The Rangers continue to retool their roster amid a brutal slump, and this time, it'll lead to them parting with the second-overall pick from 2019. Kakko has yet to live up to that draft position -- his best season was in 2022-23 when he had 18 goals and 40 points in 82 games. Kakko should slot into a middle-six role and have a better chance at power-play time in Seattle, but his new team's offense-by-committee approach is unlikely to unlock more scoring in his game.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NHL insider clears the air on rumored Kaapo Kakko-Minnesota Wild trade with one-word response As the New York Rangers continue to swirl, a Kaapo Kakko to the Minnesota Wild trade rumor surfaced.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rangers' Kaapo Kakko Doesn't Hold Back Discussing Healthy Scratch Kaapo Kakko’s strong statement about being scratched highlights growing tensions in New York.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kaapo Kakko Has Blunt Reaction to Being Scratched Amid Rangers 3-10 Skid The 34-year-old forward was benched ahead of New York’s loss to the Blues on Sunday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Insider Fuels Kaapo Kakko's Trade Speculation: 'Never Looked Comfortable' Darren Dreger shared his take on Kaapo Kakko’s struggles within the Rangers organization.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Three Potential Trade Destinations For Rangers' Kaapo Kakko Kaapo Kakko is one of the many New York Rangers players in the rumor mill. Which teams could look to acquire him?

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hands out helper Sunday Kakko logged an assist and two hits in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Kakko has contributed three points over his last nine games. The 23-year-old winger set up a Filip Chytil tally in the second period of Sunday's loss. Kakko has 14 points, 41 shots on net, 17 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 26 appearances, though he's slowed down after starting the season hot. Despite the drop in production, he remains firmly in a third-line role.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NHL roundup: Kaapo Kakko scores late as Rangers end 5-game skid Kaapo Kakko scored the tiebreaking power-play goal with 24 seconds left as the New York Rangers ended their first five-game losing streak in...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Wins it late Kakko scored a power-play goal, had two shots on net and blocked an attempt in Saturday's 4-3 win over Montreal.

Impact Kakko won it for the Rangers with just 24 seconds left in the third while Montreal's Kirby Dach was in the box serving a double-minor for high-sticking. It was the first power-play tally (second point) for Kakko, who is a regular on the second unit. He's up to four goals, nine assists, 38 shots, 13 hits, seven blocks, 14 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 23 outings.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko's late goal lifts Rangers past Canadiens Kaapo Kakko scored the tiebreaking goal during a four-minute power play with 23 seconds left as the New York Rangers ended their first five-...

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rangers Willing to Trade Former No. 2 Pick Amid Struggles: Report Kaapo Kakko might be on the move as Rangers weigh significant changes to their lineup.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Connor Zary scores 3rd-period goal to lift Flames to 3-2 win over Rangers

Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Goal, assist in win Kakko scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Kakko and Will Cuylle set up each other's goals in this contest. With four points over his last four games, Kakko is starting to find some offense again after he opened November with four scoreless outings. The winger is up to three goals, 11 points, 27 shots on net, 14 PIM and a plus-12 rating through 17 appearances in a third-line role this season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zibanejad puts up 2 points as the Rangers top the Canucks 4-3

Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Rangers' Filip Chytil does not have a concussion and is set to rejoin the team, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the situation says New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil does not have a concussion and is expected to rejoin the team in Calgary

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Sends helper in win Kakko logged an assist and two hits in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact Kakko set up a Zac Jones tally in the third period. This was Kakko's second point in the last three games, though that follows a stretch of four contests in which he was held off the scoresheet. The winger is up to two goals, seven assists, 24 shots on net, nine hits, 14 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 16 outings this season. He's been solid in a third-line role, but that usage doesn't promise consistency.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First goal in eight games Kakko scored a goal in a 6-3 loss to Winnipeg on Tuesday.

Impact The goal was his first in eight games, and the point was his first in five contests. Kakko has managed a modest eight points (two goals, six assists) in 14 games, and if he can maintain the pace, he'll establish a new career mark in points (40 is his best; 2022-23). Kakko could even see an uptick in production, as his 8.3 shooting percentage is well below his 12.0 career mark.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scheifele and Connor each score twice and Jets down Rangers 6-3

Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each scored twice, Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets won their seventh straight, 6-3 over the New York Rangers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Deals helper in loss Kakko notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Kakko set up linemate Will Cuylle for a first-period goal. That duo, along with center Filip Chytil, have emerged as a strong third line for the Rangers' deep offense. Kakko has seven points third season, five of which he's earned over the last four contests. The Finnish winger has added 14 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-9 rating through nine appearances overall.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, two assists in win Kakko scored a goal on three shots and had two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Montreal. He added one block, one hit, two PIM and a plus-2 to hi...

Impact Kakko caught Cayden Primeau napping with his shot from the right faceoff circle to cap the scoring on the night. He earlier assisted on tallies by Braden Schneider and Filip Chytil. Kakko is off to a strong start with five points and a plus-7 through six outings.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slides helper Saturday Kakko recorded an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to Utah.

Impact Kakko and linemates Will Cuylle and Filip Chytil were effective at both ends of the ice in the high-scoring contest. Through two games, Kakko has one assist, six shots on net and a plus-4 rating, and he's maintained a spot on the second power-play unit. The winger is still relatively unproven on offense after he was limited to 19 points in 61 regular-season games last season, one year after a 40-point effort.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Kaapo Kakko Sounds Ready for Redemption Kaapo Kakko is putting last season behind him and aiming for a comeback with the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest on Laine and Kakko, and Predators Could Make More Moves As NHL free agency continues, speculation continues about Patrik Laine, Kaapo Kakko and the Nashville Predators.

JULY 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest on Laine and Kakko, and Predators Could Make More Moves As NHL free agency continues, speculation continues about Patrik Laine, Kaapo Kakko and the Nashville Predators.

JULY 8, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

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Rangers trade Kaapo Kakko to the Kraken for Will Borgen and draft picks

Connor Zary scores 3rd-period goal to lift Flames to 3-2 win over Rangers

Zibanejad puts up 2 points as the Rangers top the Canucks 4-3

Rangers' Filip Chytil does not have a concussion and is set to rejoin the team, AP source says

Scheifele and Connor each score twice and Jets down Rangers 6-3