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NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 22
Are the Seattle Kraken Heading Down the Path of the Buffalo Sabres?
Ever since the Seattle Kraken joined the NHL, questions have surrounded how they constructed their team and handled their business. From the expansion draft to last offseason, the Kraken have been looked at as a team that could be better, but they decided on a long path to success.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Rangers have big problems even after firing Peter Laviolette
The New York Rangers fired head coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday following a bitterly disappointing 2024-25 season.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 3-1 Loss to the Stars
On Monday, March 31, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Dallas Stars for their second matchup in three days. The Stars repeated their earlier success on Saturday, defeating the Kraken 3-1.
The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz
How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 3
Fantasy Hockey 2024-25: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 20
Identifying the players with four games each week and filling your roster with those players can increase your chances of winning your fantasy hockey matchup.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Fantasy Hockey 2024-25: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 17
Identifying the players with four games each week and filling your roster with those players can increase your chances of winning your fantasy hockey matchup.
NHL News / Habs Fanatics / January 27
Trade completed by Kraken that Canadiens may regret
Recently, we saw Kaapo Kakko get traded, and he is now a completely different player.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 19
Potent top line powering Kraken ahead of clash vs. Sabres
When captain Jordan Eberle eventually returns from the injured list, the Seattle Kraken might need to find another spot for him in the lineup. Because it appears their top line is set with Jaden Schwartz, Matty Beniers and Kaapo Kakko.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 17
Kaapo Kakko sizzles while Alexis Lafreniere fizzles, but Rangers still chose right
The metrics under the hood tell a curious story centered on one basic fact: Kakko and his linemates are on a shooting hot streak while Lafreniere and his linemates are in a shooting slump.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26
Kaapo Kakko Will Thrive in the Seattle Kraken Organization
It is a tale that is as old as time. A team drafts a young player high in the draft and does not play him in the position he was meant to play. That was
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / December 20
Kaapo Kakko: Everything to Know About the Kraken’s Newest Acquisition
On Wednesday (Dec. 18), the New York Rangers finally decided to move on from a forward whose name was in trade rumors for quite some time, as they traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for William “Will” Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick, and a 2026 sixth-round pick.
New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / December 19
Is Kaapo Kakko going to be a game-changer with the Kraken?
The New York Rangers continued to make drastic changes to their roster, dealing 2019 second-overall pick Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / December 18
Grading the Kraken’s Trade for Kaapo Kakko
Amid the New York Rangers’ struggles (3-11-0 in their last 14 games), 23-year-old winger Kaapo Kakko made his frustrations known. He found himself as a healthy scratch in a constantly juggling lineup—changes needed to be made and he found himself on the short end of the stick.
New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / December 18
Kraken acquire F Kaapo Kakko from Rangers for D Will Borgen, draft picks
The Seattle Kraken obtained forward Kaapo Kakko, a former second overall draft pick, from the New York Rangers on Wednesday for defenseman Will Borgen and third- and sixth-round picks in the 2025 NHL Draft.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 19
Kaapo Kakko trade highlights why 2019 NHL Draft continues to underwhelm
The 2019 NHL Draft continues to look like one of the most forgettable in recent memory.
New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / December 18
Rangers trade Kaapo Kakko to Kraken for Will Borgen and draft picks
The New York Rangers have traded right winger Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen plus third- and sixth-round selections in the upcoming NHL Draft.
New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18
Rangers Trade Kaapo Kakko to Kraken for Borgen and Two Picks
The New York Rangers have traded with the Seattle Kraken ahead of the NHL roster freeze, moving a disgruntled forward out of town. The Rangers announced they have acquired defenseman Will Borgen, a third-round pick, and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Kaapo Kakko.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 18
Could the Canucks pull off a Nils Höglander for Kaapo Kakko trade?
If the Vancouver Canucks thought they had rumours of interpersonal problems circling the club, well, they’ve got nothing on the New York Rangers right now.
NHL News / Blade of Steel / December 18
New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko linked to a massive trade with the Minnesota Wild
It appears to be only a matter of time until Kaapo Kakko is on his way out of New York.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17
Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko is frustrated with his healthy scratch
New York Rangers winger Kaapo Kakko spoke openly at Tuesday’s practice about being healthy scratched on Sunday night.
New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / December 17
Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko on healthy scratch: ‘It’s easy to pick a young guy and boot him out’
Kaapo Kakko feels his time out of the New York Rangers‘ lineup is undeserved. Made a healthy scratch in Sunday’s contest versus the St. Louis Blues, the Rangers right winger shared his thoughts on the decision days later, telling Mollie Walker of the New York Post, “I was surprised, yeah.
New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15
Kaapo Kakko’s Healthy Scratch by Rangers Ignites Trade Talk
The New York Rangers’ decision to scratch forward Kaapo Kakko for Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Blues has created curiosity among NHL insiders and analysts.
New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29
Kaapo Kakko Trade Rumors Resurface Amid Rebound Season
New York Rangers winger Kaapo Kakko is back in the trade rumor spotlight. TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that the 23-year-old’s name has been circulating again, with the Rangers potentially exploring a move if they receive a return that aligns with their needs.
New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / September 28
With expectations lowered, can Kaapo Kakko finally deliver for Rangers?
The most important thing for Kakko this season is to find some common ground with Laviolette.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / September 17
Former No. 2 overall pick reaches crossroads with Rangers
There may not be a path forward for the former No. 2 overall selection in New York.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26
Rangers looking to include surprising player in package to trade up in draft
If they don't trade up, they will be waiting a while to make their first selection in the opening round of the draft on Friday as they hold the 30th overall selection.
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