NHL insider confirms whether Kaapo Kakko’s frustrating comments impacted trade from NY Rangers

NHL insider confirms whether Kaapo Kakko's frustrating comments impacted trade from NY Rangers (IMAGN)

Following a pretty tumultuous tenure with the New York Rangers, former first-round draft pick Kaapo Kakko has been traded. His recent negative comments seem to have stoked the fires that led to his New York departure, but one hockey insider claims that's not the case.

Kevin Weekes said:

"Per sources, I’m told the Kakko trade was in no way connected to his comments yesterday. [The Rangers] like and respect him. He’s a pending RFA and one year away from [unrestricted free agency], this move is best for both sides, they wish him nothing but the best."