Kaapo Kakko 13 points in 14 games after getting traded from NYR to SEA

[ijuka]

Almost a point per game playing on a new team, on their first line. During the year 2025 thus far, he also leads the team in scoring with 10 points in 9 games. Also, for the record, his xGF% is 53.53% when #2 on Kraken is at 50.46% and his 5on5 PDO is only 1.012 and his offensive zone start % is only 41.38% meaning he's mainly been receiving defensive assignments.

Isn't it interesting how on Rangers he was kept on the 3rd line and lamented for his lack of production, but now that he plays on the first line for Seattle Kraken, he has first line production? And let's recall Rangers treated him as a cap dump for the trade, receiving negative value, and he's a 23yo RFA.

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[Frank Drebin]

post trade bump or poorly evaluated player for 6 years?

 

[Juxtaposer]

post trade bump or poorly evaluated player for 6 years?

Both.

 

[WarriorofTime]

So what kinda contract with Seattle offer and Kakko sign?

 

[Bounces R Way]

And the Rangers traded him for Billy Borgen

 

[urho]

I'd hold my horses. He's looking good right now but sometimes there's a honeymoon phase with the new team. However, he does have the talent and he himself said that it's all about confidence for him. He felt like the Rangers didn't trust him and he needed to play mistake free hockey. In Kraken, they're telling him he's good and they're willing to give him the minutes even if he makes a mistake here and there. He's feeling it and performing. Let's see if it can last.

 

[ColbyChaos]

New York is where players hopes and dreams go to die

 

[Stringer Bell]

Peter Mueller almost destroyed the league in Colorado after being traded from Phoenix. Even better than Wolski after being traded from Colorado!

It’s a bit early.

 

[Satan]

Peter Mueller almost destroyed the league in Colorado after being traded from Phoenix. Even better than Wolski after being traded from Colorado!

It’s a bit early.

he wouldve kept scoring too if his brain didnt turn to mush

 

[Albatros]

I'd hold my horses. He's looking good right now but sometimes there's a honeymoon phase with the new team.

Well, he joined middle of a Western road trip right before Xmas, that's hell of a honeymoon.

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

And the Rangers traded him for Billy Borgen

Lol who in the sweet baby Jesus is Billy Borgen?

 

[Aurinko]

Combination of things. Like many have noted, he did have good advanced stats even in the Rangers, and he was likely more a fan favorite than the villain as well.

The truth comes out much later, like it often comes in hockey. I have my money on the Rangers ANCIENT management and leadership culture having something to do with this.