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Seattle Signs Kaapo Kakko to 3-Year, $4.525M Deal
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 23 – Kaapo Kakko secured a three-year deal with the Seattle Kraken worth $4.525 million per year, reflecting the team's confidence in his development as a top-six forward.
- On Tuesday, Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko signed a three-year contract with an average annual value of $4.525 million, running through the 2027-28 season.
- Following the midseason trade on Dec. 18, Kaapo Kakko avoided arbitration by signing a three-year, $4.525 million AAV deal, PuckPedia reports.
- Kakko more than doubled his goals and points, from four to 10 goals and 14 to 30 points, and averaged about 17 minutes of ice time.
- As a result, signing leaves Seattle with just under $6.5 million in cap space, PuckPedia reports.
- The AAV of $4.525 million will carry him into his prime and signals the Kraken’s belief in his growth as a top-six contributor.
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Kraken sign forward Kaapo Kakko to three-year contract
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