Kaapo Kakko is staying in Seattle. Just days before heading into arbitration, the 24-year-old forward signed a 3-year, $13.575 million contract with the Kraken. This move keeps one of Seattle’s most productive players locked in through 2028—and it’s already sparking major reactions across the NHL.
Since joining the Kraken in December, Kakko has found a new gear. He set a career-high in points, helped lift the play of linemates Matty Beniers and Jaden Schwartz, and quickly became a top-six staple. Seattle’s front office wasted no time locking him down as a central piece of their long-term plans.
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