Kaapo Kakko News: Removed from IR

Kakko (hand) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Kakko appears poised to make his season debut against the Rangers on Saturday after being considered a game-time decision. He missed the first 10 games of the 2025-26 campaign due to a broken hand. Based on Seattle's morning skate, Kakko will occupy a middle-six role and see power-play time.