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Set to play in Europe
Kuokkanen agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Fribourg-Gotteron (Switzerland) on Wednesday.
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Kuokkanen played in 57 games for the Devils last season in which he garnered six goals, 11 assists and 64 shots despite averaging just 13:29 of ice time. With New Jersey bringing in John Marino and Brendan Smith along with draftee Simon Nemec, the 24-year-old Kuokkanen likely would have had to settle for a spot in the minors or the press box this year, no doubt factoring into his decision to head overseas.
Kuokkanen played in 57 games for the Devils last season in which he garnered six goals, 11 assists and 64 shots despite averaging just 13:29 of ice time. With New Jersey bringing in John Marino and Brendan Smith along with draftee Simon Nemec, the 24-year-old Kuokkanen likely would have had to settle for a spot in the minors or the press box this year, no doubt factoring into his decision to head overseas.
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Kuokkanen never got a fair chance in a loaded Carolina organization, but his stock has rebounded following a deal to New Jersey. The former second rounder (2016) got into 50 games for the Devils last season, posting eight goals and 25 points. The numbers look quite reasonable on the surface, but those eight goals came on just 61 shots and had a minus-11 rating attached. Kuokkanen, who is a depth player, offers nothing in terms of hits and blocks. Even those in the deepest of fantasy leagues should be able to find a better option.
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Waived unconditionally
Kuokkanen (undisclosed) was placed on unconditional waivers by the Devils for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract Tuesday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
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Out Friday
Kuokkanen (undisclosed) will not be available Friday against Detroit, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
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Picks up helper in shootout loss
Kuokkanen notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Kraken.
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Gathers assist
Kuokkanen notched an assist in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Coyotes.
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Activated off IR
Kuokkanen (wrist) was activated off injured reserve Thursday.
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Out of lineup Tuesday
Kuokkanen is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Canadiens, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
With no indication that Kuokkanen is injured, it appears the 23-year-old is set to serve as a healthy scratch. He's struggled to recapture his scoring form from last season, where he had eight goals and 25 assists in 50 games. This season, he has 11 points, 45 shots on net and a minus-12 rating while seeing an average of 13:06 of ice time per game.
With no indication that Kuokkanen is injured, it appears the 23-year-old is set to serve as a healthy scratch. He's struggled to recapture his scoring form from last season, where he had eight goals and 25 assists in 50 games. This season, he has 11 points, 45 shots on net and a minus-12 rating while seeing an average of 13:06 of ice time per game.