The 2nd overall pick in 2019 Kaapo Kakko, who was recently traded to the Seattle Kraken, took a shot at his former team, the New York Rangers, in a recent interview.

Then, in December, the Rangers dealt their struggling 2019 No. 2 overall draft pick Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken ... They were one of the best in the NHL last season at generating offense.

The Seattle Kraken put goalie Philipp Grubauer on NHL waivers Wednesday. What would a buyout look like next off-season if Seattle goes that route?

Since the New York Rangers traded Kakko to Seattle, the young forward has been playing some of the best hockey of his career. The 23-year-old has recorded four goals, six assists and 10 points in 13 games while averaging 16:34 minutes. Confidence is the word Kakko used to describe his overall game and mental state.

The first major domino on the NHL trade market has fallen. On Jan. 24, the Colorado Avalanche dealt elite winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury.

The Washington Capitals signed goalie Logan Thompson to a six-year extension. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.

Lehtinen has stayed primarily in his hometown of Espoo, Finland, since doing his final scouting before the rosters for Finland, Sweden, Canada and the United States, the teams competing in the 4 Nations Face-Off, were announced Dec. 4.

On every game day this season, THN Fantasy will highlight players and goalies for fantasy managers to stream or roster for the rest of the season. The recommended players and goal

Kaapo Kakko’s role has dramatically increased since the New York Rangers traded him to the Seattle Kraken. After serving a third-line role in New York while even getting scratched on a few occasions, Kakko is suddenly playing on the Kraken’s first line alongside Matty Beniers and Jaden Schwartz.

The NHL is back from its holiday roster freeze and fewer than two months away from the trade deadline. So far, there have been 15 trades, four coaching changes, plus extensions signed by Igor Shesterkin,

The Seattle Kraken will send Philipp Grubauer to the American Hockey League if he clears waivers. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.

The Ducks rode a three-goal second period to a road win over a division rival, tonight downing the Seattle Kraken 6-4 at Climate Pledge Arena. NHL GAMECENTER | DUCKS STREAM The win, Anaheim's third in a row,