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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

Before Kaapo Kakko Joined the NHL, He Dominated In Finland and Watched Matthews, Kane and Rantanen Five years ago, Kaapo Kakko was an elite prospect about to be selected second overall by the New York Rangers in the 2019 draft. Here’s what...

JUNE 15, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

New York Rangers and Kaapo Kakko Agree on One More Shot The New York Rangers and Kaapo Kakko agreed on a one-year contract extension, likely giving the right winger a chance to earn back a larger...

JUNE 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rangers re-sign winger Kaapo Kakko to a $2.4 million contract for next season

The New York Rangers have re-signed Kaapo Kakko to a one-year contract worth $2.4 million

JUNE 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Agrees to one-year deal Kakko has signed a one-year, $2.4 million contract with the Rangers on Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kakko was set to become a restricted free agent in July after completing his two-year, $4.2 million contract. He struggled in 2023-24, recording just 13 goals and 19 points across 61 regular-season contests after setting career highs with 18 goals and 40 points in 82 outings in 2022-23. The 23-year-old can't be counted out at the age of 23, but he certainly hasn't lived up to his potential after being selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. Look for him to open next season as a part of the Rangers' bottom six.

JUNE 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest on Brady Tkachuk, Jonathan Marchessault and Kaapo Kakko From Ottawa Senators speculation that’s “completely out of the question” to suspenseful futures for Jonathan Marchessault and Kaapo Kakko, L...

MAY 31, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

MAY 31, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Could the Rangers Trade Kaapo Kakko This Summer? Four Potential Fits New York Rangers right winger Kaapo Kakko has fallen down the lineup after struggling to produce. These four teams could be better fits for...

MAY 29, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Kaapo Kakko back in lineup for Rangers, taking spot of injured Jimmy Vesey

Kaapo Kakko was back in the New York Rangers’ lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Sunday, replacing injured winger Jimmy Vesey

MAY 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Lafrenière continuing his breakthrough season as a solid contributor for Rangers in NHL playoffs

After a breakthrough regular season, Alexis Lafrenière has continued to be a solid contributor for the New York Rangers in their run to the Eastern Conference final

MAY 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Offers helper Saturday Kakko logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4.

Impact Kakko set up a Will Cuylle tally in the first period. Through eight playoff outings, Kakko has two points, 12 shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating. The winger had just 19 points over 61 regular-season games, and his lack of steady offense is a large reason why he's been limited to a bottom-six role in the postseason.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko Finds William Cuylle On The Breakaway For His First Career Goal

MAY 11, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Finds twine early in Game 4 Kakko scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Capitals in Game 4.

Impact Kakko tallied just 57 seconds into the contest. He snapped a nine-game point drought with the goal. Over four playoff outings, Kakko has eight shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating while logging bottom-six minutes. With the Rangers enjoying relatively good health, Kakko doesn't have an obvious to a larger role, so his offense is likely to remain limited.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NYR vs MTL: Kaapo Kakko Pregame Media Availability | April 7, 2024

APRIL 7, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores 11th of season Kakko scored an unassisted goal during Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over Colorado.

Impact The tally is Kakko's 11th goal of the year. While he has just 16 points through 52 games, his scoring rate has improved some over recent weeks. He now has three goals and four points over the last seven games.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko And Adam Fox Wire Home Goals Just 26 Seconds Apart vs. Penguins

MARCH 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 12, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores Saturday Kakko scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over St. Louis.

Impact Kakko put the finishing touches on the Rangers' shutout victory, burying a rebound on the power-play to extend the lead to 4-0 in the third period. The goal was Kakko's first point in six games, though he continued to play a solid two-way game on New York's third line. The 23-year-old Kakko is up to eight goals and 12 points through 42 games this season.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opinion: Kaapo Kakko Could Be New York Rangers' Most Realistic Trade Chip The Rangers already made a trade, but if they want to continue to upgrade ahead of the deadline, is Kaapo Kakko worth moving? Would Kakko be...

MARCH 7, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Pots game-winner Tuesday Kakko scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Stars.

Impact The 23-year-old winger gave the Rangers a 2-0 lead midway through the second period, taking advantage of the open ice during a 4-on-4 situation and going top shelf on Scott Wedgewood from the faceoff dot. Kakko hasn't had a multi-point performance all season, but he has found his way onto the scoresheet in five straight games and has four goals and seven points in the last nine contests. The second overall pick in the 2019 Draft has yet to put together a breakout campaign in the NHL, but he might be heating up for the stretch run.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could Kaapo Kakko be a fit with the Red Wings? Any Filip Hronek regrets? Mailbag Red Wings beat writer Max Bultman takes subscribers' questions about roster construction, the Red Wings' drafts and more.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Rangers re-sign winger Kaapo Kakko to a $2.4 million contract for next season

Kaapo Kakko back in lineup for Rangers, taking spot of injured Jimmy Vesey

Lafrenière continuing his breakthrough season as a solid contributor for Rangers in NHL playoffs