Kaapo Kakko faces yet another setback in his NHL career. The former New York Rangers forward will miss the start of the 2025-26 season with the Seattle Kraken and likely be out six weeks because of a broken hand.
The 24-year-old sustained the injury when slashed by Edmonton Oilers defenseman prospect Beau Akey in a preseason game Wednesday. Akey was assessed a two-minute minor penalty for slashing on the play.
This is a big blow for the Kraken. Key forwards Jared McCann and Chandler Stephenson each are dealing with undisclosed injuries and remain out of the Kraken lineup, as well.