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Jared McCann could be on the move this offseason, as NHL insider David Pagnotta said the Seattle Kraken are open to trading ...
Seattle Kraken restricted free agent Kaapo Kakko has filed for arbitration alongside 10 other RFAs.
The Seattle Kraken have extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ryker Evans, Kaapo Kakko and Tye Kartye.
The acquisition of Kaapo Kakko and the promotion of Jani Nyman helped Beniers offensively, and if the ending of the 2024-25 campaign is any indication, that could be the first line newly hired head ...
Botterill: "Kaapo knows now what to expect here in Seattle. He has familiarity with our players." One of those frat brothers happens to be Matty Beniers, the rise and shining center. "Kakko really ...
Assuming he is re-signed by the Kraken, he would slot right back into the top line alongside Matty Beniers and Jaden Schwartz, who are both signed through to the end of the 2025-26 season.
There are realistically three great destinations for Kaapo Kakko to choose from as he approaches restricted free agency this offseason.
Kakko logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Oilers. Kakko set up Matty Beniers for a goal to put the Kraken up 4-0 in the second period.
Each member of the new forward line was under the age of 25. Matty Beniers is from Hingham, Mass., while Kaapo Kakko and Jani Nyman hail from Turku and Valkeakoski, Finland, respectively.
A language barrier was one of the driving factors for the Kraken in putting together the new young forward line of Matty Beniers, Kaapo Kakko and Jani Nyman.
Their young trio consisting of Matty Beniers, Shane Wright, and Kaapo Kakko also shows promise, but they need more help. The big issues are their defensive group and goaltending depth.