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The New York Rangers will have several key free agents in the summer of 2025, one of whom is Kaapo Kakko. If we are being honest, the second-overall pick from the 2019 NHL Draft has not lived up to the hype that surrounded him heading into his draft year.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 28

Rangers offense gains ‘balance’ and ‘depth’ with third-line success

If the New York Rangers are going to be a more complete team this season, even better than the one which captured the Presidents’ Trophy in 2023-24, they’ll need more production from their bottom-six forwards.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

With expectations lowered, can Kaapo Kakko finally deliver for Rangers?

The most important thing for Kakko this season is to find some common ground with Laviolette.

Rangers banking on key advantage in talks with Shesterkin

Rangers could be first again despite division competition

Four takeaways from Rangers’ first three preseason games

How important are age and experience to winning in hockey?

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New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / September 25

Rangers reunite with fan-favorite forward and acquire elite defender in blockbuster mock trade

The New York Rangers are in their Stanley Cup window and should be focusing their attention on building a solidified championship-winning team. With the offseason coming to an end, there isn’t much of a likelihood for a massive trade to go down until the deadline — but anything is possible.

New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

Can Kaapo Kakko Play Himself Into a Contract Extension?

The New York Rangers are at a crossroads with their winger. Will this season result in a Kaapo Kakko contract extension, or is this the end? Rangers general manager Chris Drury made a public declaration of support for Kaapo Kakko, his beleaguered Finnish winger who has yet to be able to live up to the hype of a second overall draft pick.

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / September 18

Devils Rival, Rangers GM Issues Vow of Confidence in Kaapo Kakko

In an alternate universe, the New Jersey Devils are currently sitting with the problem their rival, the New York Rangers currently have. 2019 second overall selection, Kaapo Kakko, just hasn’t panned out.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / September 17

Former No. 2 overall pick reaches crossroads with Rangers

There may not be a path forward for the former No. 2 overall selection in New York.

Rangers GM Chris Drury: Filip Chytil is a ‘full go’ for 2024-25

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The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 7

Pressure Cooker: Which Eastern Conference players are on the hot seat in 2024-25?

Wth the regular season closing in, the temperature is about to rise for a number of players.

Atlantic Division Preview: Jeremy Swayman’s contract status looms large over the Bruins

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / August 20

Podz Gone: A complete timeline of Vasily Podkolzin’s Vancouver Canucks career

On Sunday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced the trade of Vasily Podkolzin to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a 2025 fourth round pick. The Canucks ultimately decided that there was no room for Podkolzin in their lineup and that they’d rather trade him for something now as opposed to losing him for free on waivers in the fall.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko Has This Season to Prove He’s Part of Long-Term Plan

Not too long ago, it felt like former general manager Jeff Gorton raced up to the podium to select from TPS Turku, Kaapo Kakko. It’s been about five years since that happened.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 13

Random Canucks thought: What is Vasily Podkolzin’s updated NHL ceiling?

At this point, everybody seems to agree that Vasily Podkolzin, the “steal” of a player that fell to the Vancouver Canucks at 10th overall of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, is never quite going to live up to his draft billing.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Kings Should Trade for Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko

The Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers simultaneously entered rebuilds around 2018, bringing in many prospects and early draft selections. As a result, the two teams scouted similar players and selected from similar positions in the NHL Draft.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Rangers looking to include surprising player in package to trade up in draft

If they don't trade up, they will be waiting a while to make their first selection in the opening round of the draft on Friday as they hold the 30th overall selection.

Rangers, former No. 1 overall pick not expected to negotiate extension this summer

3 Rangers Who Could Be Traded Within the Next Week

Predators, Maple Leafs, Devils, Rangers among teams expected to be busy ahead of NHL Draft

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New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / June 24

Rangers could package Kaapo Kakko in a draft trade-up

The New York Rangers are at the start of a pivotal offseason. The Blueshirts came two games short of the Stanley Cup Finals after a franchise-best regular season that featured 114 points and the President’s Trophy.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

Rangers Agree to One-Year, $2.4M Deal with Kaapo Kakko

The New York Rangers have secured forward Kaapo Kakko for another year, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $2.4 million qualifying offer, as announced by President and General Manager Chris Drury on Thursday.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Rangers Re-Sign Kaapo Kakko to 1-Year Contract

The New York Rangers extended 23-year-old winger Kaapo Kakko to a one-year contract worth $2.4 million for the 2024-25 season. He scored 13 goals and six assists for 19 points in 61 games in his 2023-24 campaign.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / June 13

Rangers re-sign Kaapo Kakko to a one-year contract

A secondary scorer on Broadway has been re-upped for another season. On Thursday, the New York Rangers announced they have re-signed forward Kaapo Kakko to a one-year contract, with an AAV of $2.4 million.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

Rangers' Kaapo Kakko signs qualifying offer

The Rangers were fielding trade interest in Kakko as far back as January, but general manager Chris Drury publically reaffirmed his belief in his potential earlier this month.

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New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / February 22

Opinion: Torn on Rangers’ Kakko

With the NHL trade deadline right around the corner, now is a good time to talk about an enigma that plays for the New York Rangers. This puzzling player is Kaapo Kakko.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Rangers Should Not Trade Kaapo Kakko

As we get closer to the NHL Trade Deadline on March 8, 2024, many names are going to be rumored to be on the move. One name that has come up recently for the New York Rangers is Kaapo Kakko.

New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

The Importance Of Kaapo Kakko In The New York Rangers Lineup

If one entity was missed during November and December, it was the importance of Kaapo Kakko in the New York Rangers lineup. With just three goals to his name now, the former second-overall pick in 2019 plays a bigger role than fans think.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko returns to lineup on Sunday

One of the young stars on Broadway is ready to get back into some game action. New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette says forward Kaapo Kakko will be in the lineup on Sunday as the Blueshirts get set to take on the Washington Capitals.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Rangers lose two key players to IR

The New York Rangers are set to place Kaapo Kakko and Filip Chytil on long-term injured reserve, according to USA Today’s Vince Z. Mercogliano.

Rangers recall pair of forwards

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / November 27

Rangers’ Kakko leaves Monday's game with lower-body injury

Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko leaves Monday's game with lower-body injury

The injury occurred late in the second period when Kakko went into the boards with Erik Johnson and awkwardly fell on his leg.

Sabres cruise to rare regulation win over Rangers

Rangers’ Jacob Trouba fined $5K for high-sticking

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New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6, 2023

Kaapo Kakko is now the 'the unquestioned RW1' on Broadway

2019 second overall pick Kaapo Kakko hasn’t burst out of the gates to start his NHL career as many expected he would, but those who have paid close attention to both the New York Rangers and the young Finnish forward could clearly tell the steady progress Kakko has made since his difficult rookie season.

Rangers: 3 players who stood out in sixth preseason game

3 Rangers players who need to improve their game in the regular season

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