Overview

• Kakko signed a three-year deal with an average annual value of $4.525 million that covers his next two UFA-eligible seasons.
• He recorded a career-high 44 points—14 goals and 30 assists—in 79 games split between New York and Seattle during the 2024-25 season.
• Seattle acquired the 24-year-old on Dec. 18 in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2025 sixth-round pick.
• General manager Jason Botterill said finalizing Kakko’s contract was a top summer priority and praised his size, playmaking and net-front presence.
• The new pact secures a key top-six forward through age 27 as the Kraken enter next season with roughly $6.5 million in cap space.