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Rangers Trade No. 2 Pick Kaapo Kakko to Kraken for Borgen, 2025 Draft Picks

Dec 19, 2024, 12:16 AM

The New York Rangers have traded 23-year-old forward Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for 27-year-old defenseman Will Borgen, a third-round pick, and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Kakko, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, had been with the Rangers for six seasons, accumulating 61 goals and 131 points in 330 games. This season, he recorded four goals and 14 points in 30 games, averaging 13:17 of ice time per game. The trade comes after Kakko was made a healthy scratch by the Rangers amid their recent struggles, marking a significant shift in his tenure with the team. Borgen, who has played in 33 games this season for the Kraken, contributing one goal and one assist while averaging 15:12 of ice time, will help bolster the Rangers' defense. The Rangers aim to replenish their draft stock with this move, while the Kraken seek to enhance their offensive capabilities with the addition of Kakko, addressing their need for more scoring.