Kaapo Kakko is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward for the New York Rangers of the NHL. Born on February 13, 2001, Kakko was drafted second overall by the Rangers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, making him one of the most highly anticipated prospects of his class. He signed his three-year entry-level contract with the Rangers in July 2019 and made his NHL debut on October 3, 2019. Just nine days later, he scored his first NHL goal against the Edmonton Oilers, becoming the eighth player in Rangers history to score a goal at 18 or younger. In the 2022-2023 season, Kakko played all 82 games for the Rangers and scored his career-high 18 goals. As of 2024, Kakko is under his second contract with the Rangers which he signed in 2023.
How much does Kappo Kakko make?
Kaapo Kakko's contract with the New York Rangers is a 1-year deal worth $2,400,000 for the 2024-2025 season. He will earn a base salary of $2,400,000 with a cap hit of $2,400,000. There is no signing bonus associated with this contract, and he will be a restricted free agent (RFA) in 2025, as per Sportrac.
Here is the contract breakdown of Kappo Kakko:
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | League Cap | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | 23 | $2,400,000 | 2.73% | $2,400,000 | $2,400,000 | $2,400,000 |
| 2025-26 | 24 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | $2,400,000 | $2,400,000 |
How much does Kappo Kakko make per minute?
Kaapo Kakko makes approximately $4.57 per minute from his contract during the 2024-2025 season.
How much of Kappo Kakko’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Kakko is under a one-year contract with the Rangers for $2,400,000 and the entire amount of his contract is guaranteed. There are no additional terms in his contract.
Kappo Kakko Career Earnings
As per Spotrac, Kaapo Kakko has earned a total of $6,738,191 in his NHL career, playing for the New York Rangers. He started with an initial salary of $925,000 in 2019 and progressively increased his earnings over the years. For the 2024 season, Kakko will earn $2,400,000, bringing his career earnings to $9,138,191.
Kappo Kakko Contract History
According to Spotrac, Kaapo Kakko began his NHL career with a 3-year, $10.7 million rookie contract with the New York Rangers in 2019. After completing that, he signed a 2-year extension worth $4.2 million in 2022. In 2024, Kakko agreed to a 1-year, $2.4 million extension contract with the Rangers.
| Year | Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status |
| 2019-2021 | 3 years, $10,725,000 (Rookie Contract) | $3,575,000 | $277,500 | 2022 (RFA) |
| 2022-2023 | 2 years, $4,200,000 (Extension) | $2,100,000 | N/A | 2024 (RFA) |
| 2024-2024 | 1 year, $2,400,000 (Current Extension) | $2,400,000 | N/A | 2025 (RFA) |
FAQs on Kaapo Kakko
A. Kappo Kakko is under a one-year contract with the Rangers that pays him $2,400,000
A. Kaapo Kakko has scored around 57 goals as per 2023-2024 season.
A. Kappo Kakko is a restricted free agent
A. Kaapo Kakko lives in New York City.
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