The arbitration hearing between the Seattle Kraken and Kaapo Kakko has been set for July 25.
There are seven arbitration hearings set between players and NHL franchises, with the Kraken and Kakko going first. The Kraken have been straightforward about their proceedings with Kakko, sharing that they knew finding a compromise would be difficult.
Kakko was acquired by the Kraken during the 2024-25 season, scoring 10 goals and 30 points in 49 games. The 24-year-old enjoyed his best stretch of games with the Kraken and developed chemistry with Matty Beniers.
Jul. 28: Chicago Blackhawks' Arvid Soderblom
Jul. 29: New York Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov
Jul. 30: Winnipeg Jets' Dylan Samberg
Aug. 2: Buffalo Sabres' Conor Timmins
Aug. 3: Toronto Maple Leafs' Nicholas Robertson and Montreal Canadiens' Jayden Struble
Gabriel Vilardi, Morgan Barron, Jack McBain, Lukas Dostal, Drew Helleson and Bowen Byram had all filed for arbitration but agreed to contract terms prior to their hearings.
Kraken's Kaapo Kakko Files For Arbitration
Seattle Kraken restricted free agent Kaapo Kakko has filed for arbitration alongside 10 other RFAs.