The Seattle Kraken pulled off a major trade Wednesday with the acquisition of former Rangers winger Kaapo Kakko. And Adam Proteau says the deal is a major win for Seattle.
Now-former Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko still has plenty to say after being traded to the Kraken earlier in the week.
The Seattle Kraken ended their workday on Wednesday (Dec. 18) by acquiescing to a trade with the New York Rangers. Gone are defenseman Will Borgen and 2025 third-round and sixth-round draft picks.
The Kraken, winners of two straight, sit seven points from the playoff cutoff. If there are moves to be made, now is the time.
SEATTLE — The New York Rangers traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, ending the winger's tumultuous time in the organization. The Rangers received defenseman Will Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick from Seattle ...
The 23-year-old Kakko was traded to Seattle on Wednesday for defenseman Will Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick. The 28-year-old Borgen had been with Seattle since its inaugural season, but the Kraken felt they had to take advantage of the chance to reel in Kakko for their roster.