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

[miscs75]

Good for him that he’s able to prosper after playing for the NHL equivalent of the abusive rich spouse.

 

[GeeoffBrown]

It seems to me Kakko was mainly traded because he criticized the Rangers organization and not because they were looking to improve the team.

 

[Mr. Met]

Best player in his draft - its embarrassing that Jeff Gorton moved him

 

[Barrie22]

It seems to me Kakko was mainly traded because he criticized the Rangers organization and not because they were looking to improve the team.

And he criticized them because they were not utilizing him properly.

 

[Kegs]

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.

It was robbery even if kakko wasn’t a ppg. Kakko is a good defence forward. He was also too young to give up on so easily. The gm I’m New York should be fired. The Trouba trade was horrible. This trade is even worse.

 

[RustyCat]

Im a Winnipeg fan and he looked really good when the Kraken played the Jets. I think its always been there for him but he has been immersed in a problematic hockey culture in NYR that is boiling over. I think the Kraken got a very good young player to build with.

 

[Louskoolaid89]

I expect the cooking to continue for Kakko. They play Buffalo today so that should keep some ice open for opportunities... Notice for all of you fantasy managers...

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Lol who in the sweet baby Jesus is Billy Borgen?

Smashing Pumpkins frontman IIRC

 

[behemolari]

Best player in his draft - its embarrassing that Jeff Gorton moved him

easily best player, by far margin

 

[UnSandvich]

It was robbery even if kakko wasn’t a ppg. Kakko is a good defence forward. He was also too young to give up on so easily. The gm I’m New York should be fired. The Trouba trade was horrible. This trade is even worse.

The Kakko trade was terrible, but what do you mean the Trouba trade was horrible? The Rangers got a (better, cheaper) 6 D and a pick for Trouba without retaining a dime. That's phenomenal value

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

Smashing Pumpkins frontman IIRC

Ah yes, the insufferable Billy Corgan.

 

[BaBeLuLu]

The Kakko trade was terrible, but what do you mean the Trouba trade was horrible? The Rangers got a (better, cheaper) 6 D and a pick for Trouba without retaining a dime. That's phenomenal value

Rangers looked pretty damn good to me before the Trouba trade and the 92/8 contract.
I wouldn't call it ood value going from a contender to a borderline playoff team. Maybe Trouba was respected in the locker room, even he had his flaws on the ice.

 

[lakeshirts37]

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.

isnt it interesting that you have no idea what youre talking about? Kakko started on the 1st line every year - he lost the spot. He’s had streaks like this before. Relax.

Rangers looked pretty damn good to me before the Trouba trade and the 92/8 contract.
I wouldn't call it ood value going from a contender to a borderline playoff team. Maybe Trouba was respected in the locker room, even he had his flaws on the ice.

Lol just stop youre clueless

 

[Phrasing]

Mittelstadt looked great too post-trade. Sample size and a full season will be the test, but at least it’s a good trend.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

Best player in his draft - its embarrassing that Jeff Gorton moved him

...wasn't it Drury who moved him??...

 

[BaBeLuLu]

isnt it interesting that you have no idea what youre talking about? Kakko started on the 1st line every year - he lost the spot. He’s had streaks like this before. Relax.


Lol just stop youre clueless

Very good argumentation

 

[NikolaTesla]

New York is where players hopes and dreams go to die

The american nightmare

 

[BullLund]

Rangers looked pretty damn good to me before the Trouba trade and the 92/8 contract.
I wouldn't call it ood value going from a contender to a borderline playoff team. Maybe Trouba was respected in the locker room, even he had his flaws on the ice.

It felt to me like Trouba was playing borderline recklessly because he was carrying the whole reputation of New York's "toughness" on his back. Without him they feel like a pretty soft team, apart from the occasional Rempe hit or fight.

Trouba is far from perfect as a hockey player but he just seems like one of those guys that's hell to play against because he finishes every hit and is just a mean S.O.B in general.

 

[QuizGuy66]

It would be a pretty funny outcome if Kakko became a perpetual Selke finalist. And that is at least plausible.

 

[lakeshirts37]

Very good argumentation

ok ill spell it out for you. Trouba is f***ing awful. Drury was able to get a pick and a better player at 1/8 the cap hit without having to retain anything on Trouba.