Kakko was traded from the Rangers to the Kraken on Wednesday in exchange for Will Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2025 sixth-round pick, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

Kakko scored a power-play goal, had two shots on net and blocked an attempt in Saturday's 4-3 win over Montreal.

Kakko recorded an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to Utah.

Kakko has signed a one-year, $2.4 million contract with the Rangers on Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Kakko scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over St. Louis.

Kakko scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Stars.

Kakko scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-4 win over Montreal.

Kakko posted one shot on goal, four missed shots and two PIM in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over the Avalanche.

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 (lower body) is day-to-day at this stage of his recovery, coach Peter Laviolette told Peter Baugh of The Athletic on Wednesday.