Kaapo Kakko thriving with Kraken

Kakko feeling confident after settling in with Kraken
“All the Finnish guys know each other, like, somehow,” Kakko said.
Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Pots empty-netter
Kakko scored an empty-netter and received a misconduct penalty for abuse of officials late in the third period. The 23-year-old has been on a roll lately with three goals and five assists over his last eight games while seeing top-six minutes.
Kaapo Kakko Thriving In His New Role With Kraken
The New York Rangers traded Kakko to the Seattle Kraken on Dec. 18 and he has taken off ever since. In 10 games with the Kraken, the 23-year-old forward has recorded three goals, four assists and seven points. He is also averaging 15:59 minutes per game compared to his 13:17 minutes with the Rangers, which is a substantial increase.
Kaapo Kakko thriving with Kraken in expanded role after Rangers tenure ended with trade
Averaging 15:13 of ice time, just four seconds shy of a whole two-minute bump from his 13:17 average in New York this season, Kakko recorded more minutes on Dec. 28 (18:18) than he ever did under Rangers coach Peter Laviolette.
Kaapo Kakko doing the work to fit in with Kraken on and off ice
Kakko spent Christmas in Seattle at Tolvanen’s house, although the newly acquired winger fielded inquiries from several other Kraken players. The Finns last played together in 2019, so they had a lot to catch up on, sharing “dumb” summer stories and reflecting on their shared history.
Kaapo Kakko with a Goal vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Kaapo Kakko (Seattle Kraken) with a Goal vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 01/14/2025
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