Sidelined For 6-Weeks: Ex-Rangers Forward Listed As Game-Time Decision Ahead Of Rangers Vs Kraken Game

Back on Wednesday, Sept 24, former Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko, who now plays for the Seattle Kraken, took a nasty two-hander slash to the hand by one of the Edmonton Oilers top prospects during the preseason.

Something that later turned into a very devastating injury for Kakko, as it was confirmed a few days later that he had in fact broke his hand and would need to be sidelined for six-weeks, resulting in the 24-year old to have yet make his 2025-26 season debut.

Definitely a tough break for the kid as he was looking for a fresh start with the Kraken this season, after being traded in December by the New York Rangers.

Earlier on Saturday afternoon, the Seattle Kraken's head coach Lane Lambert had revealed that Kaapo Kakko will be listed as a game-time decision for their upcoming game against the Rangers.

Despite the very long six-weeks waiting period being over the Seattle Kraken need to make sure that Kaako is up to speed and is ready to suit up for his 2025-26 season debut.

But with that being said it appears that the 24-year old forward has a very good chance at playing tonight as he took rushes with the Kraken's power play units during practice on Saturday morning.

Kakko has developed into one of the Seattle Kraken's star players as he tallied 30 points (10 goals, 20 assists) in his first 49 games with the organization. So having him return before their game against the Rangers will certainly provide them with a major boost.