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Janne Kuokkanen

Born:May 25, 1998Draft:2016 Hurricanes, 43rd Overall
Hometown:Oulunsalo, FinlandPosition:Left Wing/Centre
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:FinlandCurrent Team:Malmo Redhawks (SHL)

Janne Kuokkanen (born 25 May 1998) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Malmo Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He last played for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kuokkanen was drafted 43rd overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Janne Kuokkanen New Jersey Devils
Janne Kuokkanen, New Jersey Devils (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

Janne Kuokkanen Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
Feb. 24, 2020Carolina HurricanesConditional 4th-Round Pick in 2020 (Nico Daws)
Fredrik Claesson
New Jersey DevilsSami Vatanen

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • 2012-13 U16 Huippu-Pohjola Camp Roster (K-Laser)
  • 2013-14 U16 SM-sarja Silver Medal
  • 2014-15 EYOF Bronze Medal
  • 2014-15 U18 SM-sarja Champion
  • 2015-16 U18 SM-sarja Champion
  • 2015-16 U18 WJC Gold Medal
  • 2018-19 AHL All-Star Game
  • 2018-19 AHL Calder Cup Champion

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