Kaapo Kakko is a Finnish professional ice hockey right wing currently playing for the Seattle Kraken in the NHL. He was drafted second overall by the New York Rangers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Although primarily a right wing, he has also played center. Before joining the NHL, Kakko began his professional career with TPS in the Finnish Liiga.
February 2001: Birth of Kaapo Kakko
Kaapo Kakko was born in February 2001.
2001: Players Born in 2001 Scoring Goals
In 2001, Kaapo Kakko became the second player born in the 21st century to score an NHL goal, shortly after Ville Heinola achieved the same feat.
January 2019: Gold Medal at World Junior Championships
On January 5, 2019, Kaapo Kakko scored the game-winning goal for Finland in the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, securing the gold medal.
June 2019: Drafted by New York Rangers
On June 21, 2019, Kaapo Kakko was drafted second overall by the New York Rangers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
July 2019: Signed Entry-Level Contract with Rangers
Kaapo Kakko signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Rangers in July 2019.
October 2019: NHL Debut and First Goal
Kaapo Kakko made his NHL debut on October 3, 2019, and scored his first NHL goal on October 12, 2019, against the Edmonton Oilers.
2019: 2019 NHL Entry Draft
In 2019, Kaapo Kakko was the top-ranked European skater heading into the NHL Entry Draft.
July 2022: Contract Extension with Rangers
Kaapo Kakko signed a two-year, $4.2 million contract extension with the New York Rangers in July 2022.
June 2024: Contract Extension with Rangers
Kaapo Kakko signed a one-year contract extension with the Rangers worth $2.4 million.
December 2024: Trade to Seattle Kraken
On December 18, 2024, Kaapo Kakko was traded from the New York Rangers to the Seattle Kraken.
2025: Draft Picks Included in Trade
The trade of Kakko in 2024 involved draft picks in 2025.
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