Kakko's broken hand will sideline him roughly six weeks, delaying Seattle's start and forcing early-line rework. The 24-year-old No. 2 pick from 2019 signed a three-year, $4.525M AAV deal with Seattle after the Rangers trade. Last season he totaled 44 points with 30 assists across his Ranger-Kraken stint, a career-best assist total.

Fantasy impact centers on Kraken depth and how quickly new line combos and PP units stabilize without Kakko. Expect opportunities for depth wingers and a tighter evaluation of top-six roles as he heals.

Kaapo Kakko will be sidelined about six weeks with a broken hand after a first-period slash from Edmonton’s Beau Akey in a preseason win. The 2019 No. 2 pick, who arrived in Seattle from the Rangers in 2024, posted a career-best 44 points last season and now leaves a top-six vacancy as the Kraken finalize their opening-night plans against Anaheim on Oct. 9.

Seattle will lean on depth and line shuffles to cover the absence, with fantasy managers watching who absorbs extra minutes and how power-play duties are reallocated as Seattle navigates the early schedule.

Eeli Tolvanen’s Seattle chapter signals a potential breakout in a contract year. With top-six minutes and strong power-play chances on the horizon, the 26-year-old Finn enters prime form after a 23-goal season and 81 games in two straight years. A standout World Championship run boosts confidence, and a hot start could push Seattle to lock him up long-term, elevating his fantasy ceiling while shaping the Kraken’s future.