KAAPO KAKKO NEWS

Scores first PPG of 2020-21 Kakko scored a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 8-4 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Kakko helped set up New York's fifth goal in the second period, then scored the sixth in the third. He displayed excellent hand-eye coordination on the goal, deflecting in a point shot that first deflected off a Penguins defenseman. It was Kakko's first power-play point of the season, and he has totaled six goals and three assists in 31 appearances.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to active roster Kakko was promoted to the active roster Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kakko routinely goes to the taxi squad on his off-days. The 20-year-old has collected five goals and two assists through 30 games this year.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back to taxi squad Kakko was assigned to the Rangers' taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact This is almost certainly just a paper move, so look for Kakko to rejoin the active roster ahead of Tuesday's game versus Pittsburgh.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Saturday Kakko was promoted to the active roster Saturday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kakko typically spends his off-days on the taxi squad, but he'll skate on the second line with Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome in Saturday's game versus the Sabres.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paper move to taxi squad Kakko was assigned to the taxi squad Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Expect Kakko to be recalled to the active roster for Saturday's game in Buffalo. He has seven points in 29 games this year.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Playing against Sabres Kakko was promoted to the active roster Thursday, per the NHL's official media site.

Impact This is nothing new, as Kakko typically drops to the taxi squad on off-days. The 20-year-old has posted two goals and 11 shots on net across the last five games.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paper move onto taxi squad Kakko was assigned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kakko has routinely moved to the taxi squad on off days. He should be promoted once more to the active roster for Thursday's game versus the Sabres.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Tuesday Kakko ascended from the taxi squad to the active roster and will play Tuesday against the Capitals, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

Impact This has become a predictable taxi-related transaction for Kakko and the Rangers this season. He took line pregame line rushes in his usual top-six assignment with Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bounced to taxi squad Kakko was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact As usual, Kakko is dropped to the taxi squad as a paper move by the Rangers. He'll be in the lineup Tuesday against the Capitals.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to active roster Kakko was promoted to the active roster and played in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Kakko had two shots on net. The 20-year-old winger has struggled with six points, 52 shots on goal and an even plus-minus rating through 26 appearances.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bounced to taxi squad Kakko was reassigned to the taxi squad Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact This is simply a paper move by the Rangers and Kakko will be recalled before Saturday's game in Philadelphia. He's tallied six points and 50 shots on goal through 25 games this season.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to active roster Kakko was promoted to the active roster Thursday, per CBS.

Impact Kakko scored twice in Monday's win over the Sabres, so he'll look to prove that wasn't a fluke moving forward. The 20-year-old is set to skate on the second line with Ryan Strome and Artemi Panarin.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy trends and hidden gems: Alex Killorn, Kaapo Kakko and more players to boost your playoff hopes Shayna Goldman looks at players, like Alex Killorn and Kaapo Kakko, who can be added to provide a boost to fantasy mangers' postseason push.

MARCH 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moves to taxi squad Kakko was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kakko ended an eight-game point drought with a two-goal effort against the Sabres in Monday's win. The 20-year-old has just four goals and two assists through 24 games this year. Perhaps this is a signal that Kakko's finding his groove.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ends drought with two-goal effort Kakko scored two goals in Monday's 5-3 win over the Sabres.

Impact The 20-year-old hadn't found the back of the net in two months, going 19 games without a goal, but Kakko took full advantage of a matchup with one of the league's weakest teams by scoring the Rangers' first and final tallies of the night. It's been a disappointing season for the second overall pick in the 2019 draft, and Kakko has only four goals and six points through 24 games, but perhaps Monday's performance can restore some of the young winger's confidence.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Artemi Panarin, Kaapo Kakko propel Rangers to slump-busting win It did not come easily, make no mistake about that. But this time, the Rangers made it work. This time, the Rangers found a way to win a gam...

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • NYPOST.COM

Rangers' Kakko dropped from second line in rematch against Isles Moving Alexis Lafreniere into a top six forwards role in just his second NHL game came at the expense of second-year forward Kaapo Kakko, wh...

JANUARY 17, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

After rookie struggles, projecting what could be ahead for Kaapo Kakko in Year 2 Kakko's underlying stats were among the NHL's worst in '19-20, but there are still reasons to be confident he'll make strides in '20-21.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will not play Game 2 Fast (undisclosed) will not suit up for Game 2 against Carolina on Monday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Impact Fast exited Game 1 on Saturday after sustaining a big check by former teammate Brady Skjei in his first shift of the game. Per Rosen, Kaapo Kakko is a candidate to jump into Fast's second-line slot, while Steven Fogarty and Vitali Kravtsov could draw into the lineup to show up Fast's absence.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kakko's strong play earns rookie a promotion Options. Every coach needs them, and halfway through Training Camp 2.0, Rangers coach David Quinn is starting to discover that he has more t...

JULY 20, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Report: Rangers overseas back in NY while others on their way Henrik Lundqvist, Jesper Fast, Kaapo Kakko, and Filip Chytil are back today in New York. They join Mika Zibanejad, Libor Hajek, and Vitali K...

JULY 3, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Kakko expected to play despite immune-system concerns The New York Rangers expect rookie forward Kaapo Kakko will be safe to play in the club's potential play-in series despite Type 1 diabetes m...

JUNE 19, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

When the Rangers Come Back, Kaapo Kakko Should Stay Home If the Rangers return to the ice, the young Finnish forward should stay home

JUNE 4, 2020 • BLUESHIRTBANTER.COM

Kaapo Kakko ‘feeling great’ amid Rangers’ coronavirus concerns As Kaapo Kakko is on the ice in Finland preparing to rejoin the Rangers for the qualifying round against Carolina if the NHL is indeed able...

JUNE 1, 2020 • NYPOST.COM

New York Rangers Rookie Kaapo Kakko: The 55-game Report New York Rangers rookie Kaapo Kakko is yet to show his true nature in the NHL, but that might change very soon. Report after his first 55 NH...

FEBRUARY 20, 2020 • THEHOCKEYWRITERS.COM