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Rangers Face Regret Over Kakko and Kravtsov Trades

8/26/2025

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Story summary

The New York Rangers may regret trading Kaapo Kakko and Vitali Kravtsov, who have excelled since leaving.
Kakko, now with the Seattle Kraken, averages 0.6 points per game post-trade.
Kravtsov had a successful season in the KHL.
GM Chris Drury's trades raise concerns about the Rangers' young talent development.

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Story summary

The New York Rangers may regret trading Kaapo Kakko and Vitali Kravtsov, who have excelled since leaving.
Kakko, now with the Seattle Kraken, averages 0.6 points per game post-trade.
Kravtsov had a successful season in the KHL.
GM Chris Drury's trades raise concerns about the Rangers' young talent development.