US EditionSeattle Signs Kaapo Kakko to 3-Year, $4.525M Deal
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 23 – Kaapo Kakko's three-year, $4.525 million average annual value contract reflects the Kraken's confidence in his growth as a key top-six forward, avoiding arbitration risks.
- 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
Forward Kaapo Kakko signed a three-year contract with the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday with an average annual value of $4.525 million. The Kraken acquired the 24-year-old Kakko from the New York Rangers on Dec. 18 in exchange for defenseman Will…
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