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New York Rangers make decision on the future of Kaapo Kakko
Kaapo Kakko, a prospective RFKaapo Kakko, a prospective RFA forward and former second overall pick, has rejoined the New York Rangers.A forward and former second overall pick, has rejoined the New York Rangers.
The New York Rangers and Kaapo Kakko have reached an agreement on a one-year contract worth $2.4 million, which is what his qualifying offer would have been at the end of June, according to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff.
"#NYR re-up Kaapo Kakko on a one-year deal at $2.4 million, which is exactly what his qualifying offer was slated to be later this month. Rangers get some cost certainty." Seravalli said.
Kakko, a Turku, Finland native, suffered a significant decline in his output in the 2023–24 season as compared to the 2022–23 campaign. Kakko finished the season with 19 points (six assists and 13 goals), 24 penalty minutes, and a plus-six rating in 61 games.
Kakko played a somewhat diminished role in the postseason, managing just two points (one assist and one goal) in 15 games as the Rangers lost to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final.
Source: Blade of Steel
New York Rangers make major announcement about Kaapo Kakko
New York Rangers make major announcement about Kaapo Kakko
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JUIN 13 | 88 ANSWERS New York Rangers make decision on the future of Kaapo Kakko Is this a fair contract for Kaapo Kakko? | ||
| Yes | 38 | 43.2 % |
| No, should have gotten less | 29 | 33 % |
| No, should have gotten more | 6 | 6.8 % |
| Unsure | 15 | 17 % |
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