Kaapo Kakko thriving with Kraken in expanded role after Rangers tenure ended with trade
Averaging 15:13 of ice time, just four seconds shy of a whole two-minute bump from his 13:17 average in New York this season, Kakko recorded more minutes on Dec. 28 (18:18) than he ever did under Rangers coach Peter Laviolette.
Kraken look to shatter expectations, starting with Vancouver rematch
The Kraken, winners of two straight, sit seven points from the playoff cutoff. If there are moves to be made, now is the time.