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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Agrees to one-year deal
Kaapo Kakko signed a one-year, $2.4 million contract with the New York Rangers on Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.Kakko was set to become a restricted free agent in July after completing his two-year, $4.2 million contract. He struggled in 2023-24, recording just 13 goals and 19 points across 61 regular-season contests after setting career highs with 18 goals and 40 points in 82 regular-season outings in 2022-23. The 23-year-old can't be counted out, but he certainly hasn't lived up to his potential after being selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. Look for him to open next season as a part of the Rangers' middle six.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Offers helper Saturday
Kaapo Kakko logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4.Kakko set up a Will Cuylle tally in the first period. Through eight playoff outings, Kakko has two points, 12 shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating. The winger had just 19 points over 61 regular-season games, and his lack of steady offense is a large reason why he's been limited to a bottom-six role in the postseason.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Finds twine early in Game 4
Kaapo Kakko scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Capitals in Game 4.Kakko tallied just 57 seconds into the contest. He snapped a nine-game point drought with the goal. Over four playoff outings, Kakko has eight shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating while logging bottom-six minutes. With the New York Rangers enjoying relatively good health, Kakko doesn't have an obvious path to a larger role, so his offense is likely to remain limited.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Scores 11th of season
Kaapo Kakko scored an unassisted goal during Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over Colorado.The tally is Kakko's 11th goal of the year. While he has just 16 points through 52 games, his scoring rate has improved some over recent weeks. He now has three goals and four points over the last seven games.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Scores Saturday
Kaapo Kakko scored a power-play goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over St. Louis.Kakko put the finishing touches on the New York Rangers' shutout victory, burying a rebound on the power play to extend the lead to 4-0 in the third period. The goal was Kakko's first point in six games, though he continues to play a solid two-way game on New York's third line. The 23-year-old Kakko is up to eight goals and 12 points through 42 games this season.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Pots game-winner Tuesday
Kaapo Kakko scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Stars.The 23-year-old winger gave the New York Rangers a 2-0 lead midway through the second period, taking advantage of the open ice during a 4-on-4 situation and going top shelf on Scott Wedgewood from the faceoff dot. Kakko hasn't had a multi-point performance all season, but he has found his way onto the scoresheet in five straight games and has four goals and seven points in the last nine contests. The second overall pick in the 2019 Draft has yet to put together a breakout campaign in the NHL, but he might be heating up for the stretch run.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Scores Thursday
Kaapo Kakko scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-4 win over Montreal.Kakko put the finishing touch on the New York Rangers' offensive outburst Thursday, skating through the Habs' defense before beating Sam Montembeault with a wrister to extend New York's lead to 7-3 midway through the third period. The 23-year-old Kakko now has points in three straight games and six points (four goals, two assists) in 13 contests since returning from a 21-game stint on IR. While he's been limited to primarily a third-line role, Kakko's demonstrated some chemistry with Will Cuylle and Jonny Brodzinski on the third line. Kakko's up to six goals and nine points through 33 games this season.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Misfires in return from break
Kaapo Kakko posted one shot on goal, four missed shots and two PIM in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over the Avalanche.Kakko went into the All-Star break on a two-game goal streak, but his timing was a bit off in his return. In addition to missing the net on four shot attempts, Kakko also had his stick tied up with a loose puck sitting in front and Alexandar Georgiev out of position in the first period. Immediately after missing that golden opportunity, Kakko was whistled for a tripping penalty. The 22-year-old's having a career-worst season with just six points in 29 appearances.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Ready to rock
Kaapo Kakko (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Sunday against Washington, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.Kakko had been seeing the majority of his playing time alongside Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider prior to missing the past 21 contests. The 22-year-old Kakko has two goals, one assist, 23 shots on net and seven blocked shots over 20 appearances this season.
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Rangers' Kaapo Kakko: Close to returning
Kaapo Kakko (lower body) is day-to-day at this stage of his recovery, coach Peter Laviolette told Peter Baugh of The Athletic on Wednesday.Kakko joined the New York Rangers for Wednesday's practice while wearing a full-contact jersey. He has two goals and three points in 20 contests this season. Although the 22-year-old did record 40 points last season and still has considerable potential, he's likely to serve in a bottom-six capacity once he returns from his injury.
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