The Seattle Kraken have some injury news to announce on Saturday. News emerged that forward Kaapo Kakko is out for about six weeks after getting a broken hand. Team officials made the official announcement Saturday afternoon.

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Seattle Kraken Forward Kaapo Kakko Out Nearly Six Weeks

Kakko suffered the injury during Wednesday’s preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers. The Finn was slashed by Oilers defensive prospect Beau Akey. Seattle’s 24-year-old forward subsequently left the game and did not return.

Kakko has played for the New York Rangers and the Kraken over his six-year NHL career. The Turku, Finland native totaled 14 goals and 30 assists for 44 points in 79 games spl

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