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Signs with SHL team Kokkonen signed a one-year contract with Linkoping HC of the SHL on Monday.

Impact Kokkonen became an unrestricted free agent this offseason after the Maple Leafs chose not to tender him a qualifying offer. The 24-year-old defender had three goals and 14 points in 50 regular-season appearances with AHL Toronto in 2024-25. Kokkonen spent the last three campaigns in the minors, and he didn't see any NHL action.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not tendered QO Kokkonen was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Maple Leafs and will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Kokkonen played 50 games with AHL Toronto, picking up 14 points on three goals and 11 assists. The 24-year-old has spent most of his three-year pro career with the Leafs AHL affiliate, but will now be looking for a new home for the first time, likely as a minor-league depth add.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Kokkonen was demoted to AHL Toronto on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kokkonen was promoted as an insurance body for Saturday's game against Nashville but wasn't needed. The 22-year-old blueliner has yet to make his NHL debut.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday Kokkonen was summoned by the Maple Leafs on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Kokkonen has two goals and four points in 17 contests with AHL Toronto this season. The 22-year-old defenseman hasn't made his NHL debut yet, but with defensemen Mark Giordano (finger), Jake Muzzin (neck), Timothy Liljegren (ankle) and John Klingberg (hip) all battling significant injuries and William Lagesson (illness) day-to-day, Kokkonen might get an opportunity to play, perhaps as early as Saturday versus Nashville.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE