| Born: | February 13, 2001 | Draft: | 2019 Rangers, #2 Overall |
| Hometown: | Turku, Finland | Position: | Right Wing |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | Finland | Current Team: | Seattle Kraken |
Kaapo Kakko (born 13 February 2001) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kakko was selected second overall by the New York Rangers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Kakko plays right wing, but also has experience playing at center. He made his professional debut playing with TPS of the Finnish Liiga.
Kaapo Kakko Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Rangers’ Kakko: Future Fixture on Broadway or Eichel Trade Bait?
- Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko Looks Revitalized After Disappointing Rookie Season
- New York Rangers Rookie Kaapo Kakko: The 55-game Report
- Comparing Kaapo Kakko’s Start to Former Second Overall Selections
Achievements
- 2017-18 U18 WJC Gold Medal
- 2017-18 U20 SM-liiga Rookie of the Year (Yrjö Hakala Award)
- 2018-19 Finnish Youth Athlete of the Year
- 2018-19 SM-liiga Rookie of the Year
- 2018-19 U20 WJC Gold Medal
- 2018-19 World Championship Gold Medal