The New York Rangers have traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken, marking the end of his challenging tenure with the team. In exchange, the Rangers received defenseman Will Borgen along with two draft picks.

Kakko's trade follows his frustration over being a healthy scratch, coinciding with the Rangers' recent struggles, having lost 11 of their last 14 games. The young forward, who was the second overall pick in the 2019 draft, now seeks a fresh start with the Kraken.