Kraken F Kaapo Kakko out 6 weeks with broken hand

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Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko will be sidelined for six weeks with a broken hand, the team announced Saturday.

The 24-year-old Finland native sustained the injury during Wednesday's 4-1 preseason win at Edmonton.

The recovery timeline means Kakko will miss the first month of the regular season, which begins on Oct. 9.

Kakko contributed 30 points