Seattle Kraken Acquire Kaapo Kakko

Kaapo Kakko of the New York Rangers
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The Seattle Kraken announced Wednesday night that they had traded defenseman Will Borgen, a 2025 3rd-round pick, and a 2025 6th-round pick in exchange for forward Kaapo Kakko from the New York Rangers.

Kaapo Kakko is a 23-year-old dynamic, offensive forward. Over the 2024-25 season, he has put up 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) over 30 games. Kakko brings a lot of skill and offense to a Kraken team that has been struggling recently. He was drafted by the New York Rangers second overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He had a career high during the 2022-23 season with 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists) in 82 games.

Kappo is a young dynamic forward who brings skill and offense to our club. We are excited to have him join us.

Seattle Kraken general manager, ron francis

Will Borgen is a 27-year-old defenseman the Seattle Kraken picked up during the 2021 expansion draft. He has two points over 33 games during the 2024-25 season. Borgen had a career high during the 2023-24 season, posting 25 points (3 goals, 22 assists) over 82 games.

This trade came after NHL Insiders speculated that the Kraken were looking to move Borgen or Forward Yanni Gourde. The Kraken have put up a 15-16-2 record this season, so it was just a matter of time before General Manager Ron Francis changed. The Rangers currently hold a 15-15-1 record over the season, but there has been talk about tension in the locker room.

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Jayd Serdy

Jayd Serdy is a journalist with just over one year of professional experience. She grew up watching basketball and baseball but grew to love both Men’s and Women’s hockey as well. She enjoys all aspects of the game but puts an emphasis on prospects entering the league. Jayd lives just south of Seattle with her dog, Maverick. When she isn’t watching or writing about sports, Jayd enjoys traveling, going to various concerts and spending time with friends and family.

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