Age 25 May 25, 1998
Oulunsalo FIN
Left Wing shoots left
6'1" 185 cm
193 lbs 88 kg
ELC Signing Age 18
Waivers Signing Age 19
UFA Year 2025
Agent Markus Lehto 
Transaction History
| Jul 27, 2022 | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Fribourg-Gotteron (Switzerland) on Wednesday. |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (undisclosed) was placed on unconditional waivers by the New Jersey Devils for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract Tuesday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (undisclosed) will not be available Friday against the Detroit Red Wings, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports. |
| Apr 16, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken. |
| Apr 12, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen notched an assist in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
| Mar 31, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (wrist) was activated off injured reserve Thursday. |
| Mar 26, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (wrist) won't play Saturday versus the Washington Capitals, Devils team reporter Catherine Bogart reports. |
| Mar 23, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (wrist) remains out Wednesday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports. |
| Mar 22, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (wrist) won't play Tuesday versus the New York Rangers, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports. |
| Mar 21, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (wrist) is practicing in a regular jersey Monday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports. |
| Mar 14, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (wrist) stayed back in New Jersey when the team left on its three-game road trip, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports. |
| Feb 13, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Sunday. |
| Feb 12, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (wrist) is not expected to participate in Sunday's contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports Saturday. |
| Jan 31, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen notched an assist in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
| Jan 22, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen will play Saturday versus the Carolina Hurricanes, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports. |
| Jan 17, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen was removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Monday. |
| Jan 9, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Sunday. |
| Jan 2, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen registered an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Washington Capitals. |
| Jan 1, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen chipped in a goal in the New Jersey Devils' 6-5 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. |
| Dec 19, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| Dec 4, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen registered an assist Friday in an 8-4 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. |
| Nov 6, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the San Jose Sharks. |
| Oct 15, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen recorded an assist and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Aug 9, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen secured a two-year, $3.65 million deal with New Jersey on Monday. |
| Apr 25, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (hand) had one shot and one block in a 4-3 shootout loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. |
| Apr 25, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (hand) will play in Sunday's game versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports. |
| Apr 25, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (hand) is a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports. |
| Apr 24, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (hand) won't play Saturday versus Pittsburgh. |
| Apr 24, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports. |
| Apr 8, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen had a goal and two assists in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres. |
| Mar 23, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen dished out a pair of assists and had two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Mar 14, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen scored a power-play goal on his lone shot and added two PIM in a 3-2 shootout loss to the New York Islanders on Sunday. |
| Mar 13, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen scored a goal on his only shot Saturday in a 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders. |
| Mar 9, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen scored a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals. |
| Mar 4, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen has been added to New Jersey's active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus the New York Rangers, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports. |
| Feb 25, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | The Devils reassigned Kuokkanen to the taxi squad Thursday. |
| Feb 16, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen picked up three assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the New York Rangers. |
| Feb 13, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen has been removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports. |
| Feb 1, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Monday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports. |
| Jan 27, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen dished out a helper in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Jan 5, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Janne Kuokkanen | Kuokkanen is on New Jersey's training camp roster, per the NHL's official media site. |
| Sep 17, 2020 | New Jersey Devils | Assigned LW Janne Kuokkanen to Oulun Karpat Oy (Finland). |
| Mar 16, 2020 | New Jersey Devils | Assigned LW Janne Kuokkanen to Binghamton (AHL). |
| Mar 8, 2020 | New Jersey Devils | Assigned LW Janne Kuokkanen to Binghamton (AHL). |
| Mar 7, 2020 | New Jersey Devils | Recalled RW Janne Kuokkanen from BInghamton (AHL). |
| Feb 24, 2020 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Carolina Hurricanes acquired Sami Vatanen from the New Jersey Devils for Janne Kuokkanen, Fredrik Claesson and 2020 conditional third round pick |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Carolina Hurricanes | Assigned RW Janne Kuokkanen to Charlotte (AHL). |
| Jan 1, 2019 | Carolina Hurricanes | Assigned RW Janne Kuokkanen to Charlotte (AHL). |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Carolina Hurricanes | Recalled RW Janne Kuokkanen from Charlotte (AHL). |
| Dec 16, 2018 | Carolina Hurricanes | Assigned RW Janne Kuokkanen to Charlotte (AHL). |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Carolina Hurricanes | Recalled RW Janne Kuokkanen from Charlotte (AHL). |
| Sep 29, 2018 | Carolina Hurricanes | Assigned RW Janne Kuokkanen to Charlotte (AHL). |
| Oct 30, 2017 | Carolina Hurricanes | Assigned C Janne Kuokkanen to Charlotte (AHL). |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Carolina Hurricanes | Signed LW Janne Kuokkanen to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
| Sep 28, 2016 | Carolina Hurricanes | Assigned C Janne Kuokkanen to London (OHL). |
Regular Season Stats
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GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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| 2011-2012 | Kiekko-Laser U16 | U16 I-divisioona Q | 8 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Kiekko-Laser U16 | U16 II-divisioona | 15 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 8 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Kiekko-Laser U16 | U16 SM-sarja Q | 14 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Kiekko-Laser U16 | U16 Mestis | 12 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Kiekko-Laser U16 | U16 SM-sarja | 18 | 15 | 23 | 38 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Team Red | IIHF Dev. Camp | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Kärpät U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 44 | 26 | 27 | 53 | 32 | Playoffs | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Kärpät U16 | U16 SM-sarja | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 27 | Playoffs | 10 | 16 | 10 | 26 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Finland U16 (all) | International-Jr | 11 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Kärpät U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 35 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Finland U17 (all) | International-Jr | 22 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Finland U17 | WHC-17 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Finland U17 | EYOF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Kärpät U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | Playoffs | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2015-2016 | Finland U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2015-2016 | Kärpät U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 47 | 22 | 31 | 53 | 53 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2015-2016 | Hokki | Mestis | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2015-2016 | Kärpät | Liiga | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2015-2016 | Finland U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | London Knights | OHL | 60 | 26 | 36 | 62 | 14 | Playoffs | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Finland U20 | WJC-20 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Finland U20 (all) | International-Jr | 15 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0.00 | 68.34 | 21.97 | 67.25 | 14.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Finland U20 (all) | International-Jr | 15 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Charlotte Checkers | AHL | 60 | 11 | 29 | 40 | 16 | Playoffs | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Finland U20 | WJC-20 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Charlotte Checkers | AHL | 48 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 59 | 25.00 | 41.11 | -14.00 | 41.59 | -10.64 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Charlotte Checkers | AHL | 52 | 12 | 30 | 42 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Binghamton Devils | AHL | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 68.10 | 19.50 | 26.70 | -15.00 | |||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Kärpät | Liiga | 16 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 50 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 14 | 649 | 47.50 | 49.70 | -0.50 | 52.60 | 2.70 | 0.55 | 1.85 | ||||||||
| 2021-2022 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 57 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 687 | 42.20 | 47.80 | -5.30 | 49.00 | -2.90 | 0.35 | 1.31 | ||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Gottéron | NL | 42 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 12 | Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Gottéron | Champions HL | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Finland | EHT | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Finland (all) | International | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Janne Kuokkanen Stats by Elite Prospects | Janne Kuokkanen Advanced Stats by |
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Contract History
Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,650,000 2.24% of cap space
| 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
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| Cap Hit | $1,825,000 | $1,825,000 | RFA |
| AAV | $1,825,000 | $1,825,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $1,500,000 | $1,950,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $100,000 | $100,000 | |
| Total Salary | $1,600,000 | $2,050,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $1,600,000 | $2,050,000 | |
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Contract was bought out by 
New Jersey Devils prior to the 2022-2023 season.% of remaining years was allocated to their cap according to the buyout calculator. |
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Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,435,001 1.12% of cap space