Kakko, Kraken and Kaapo

Kaapo Kakko scores twice in 3rd period in the Kraken's 6-2 victory over the Sabres
Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday. Oliver Bjorkstrand gave Seattle the lead on a scramble in front of the net at 3:08 of the third.
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 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.
Kraken's Kaapo Kakko: Continues strong play with new team
He has always had game-breaking offensive skills coupled with elite vision and strong puck skills, but he has never put that all together in the NHL. Kaako may be rounding into his draft day scouting report on the Kraken's top line.
Kraken play the Red Wings after Kakko’s 2-goal showing
The Seattle Kraken visit the Detroit Red Wings after Kaapo Kakko scored two goals in the Kraken's 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Kaapo Kakko leads third-period flurry in Kraken comeback win over Sabres
Newcomer Kaapo Kakko scored twice in a third-period goal flurry that carried the Kraken to another multi-goal comeback, their NHL-best sixth this season.
Kraken Forward Thriving With New Organization
The hope when the Seattle Kraken acquired forward Kaapo Kakko from the New York Rangers was that the former second-overall ...
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Kakko feeling confident after settling in with Kraken
“All the Finnish guys know each other, like, somehow,” Kakko said.
NHL News: Kraken star Kaapo Kakko issues sincere comment, with dig at Peter Laviolette's Rangers
Since being traded away by the New York Rangers, forward Kaapo Kakko has found a new home with the Seattle Kraken. Amid a hot ...
Rangers’ Will Borgen quickly adding valuable toughness after Kaapo Kakko trade
He has been a solid fit in the Rangers defense corps since coming to New York in the Kaapo Kakko trade on Dec. 18.
Kraken Reaping The Benefits Of Taking A Chance On A Young Forward
The Seattle Kraken took a chance by trading for 23-year-old Kaapo Kakko but the early returns show the move was worthwhile.
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Kraken rally with 6 straight goals to defeat Sabres
Chandler Stephenson, Josh Mahura and Jared McCann each had two assists for the Kraken (18-22-3), who had lost four in a row ...
Kaapo Kakko thriving with Kraken in expanded role after Rangers tenure ended with trade
Kaapo Kakko stepped right into a role in Seattle that he always hoped for in New York. Before being held scoreless in the ...
NHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Forward Pickups January 12 - Kakko Finding Sea Legs with the Kraken
On every game day this season, THN Fantasy will highlight players and goalies for fantasy managers to stream or roster for ...