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Former Toronto Marlies defenseman Mikko Kokkonen has signed a contract with the SHL's Linkoping HC for the 2025-26 season, the team announced Monday.

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Kokkonen notched three goals and 14 points in 50 games while serving as an assistant captain with the Marlies last season. 

A third round selection of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2019, Kokkonen has recorded nine goals and 46 points in 162 career AHL games, all with Toronto.

The 24-year-old has amassed significant professional experience outside of North America with 54 points in 216 career games in Finland's Liiga over parts of six seasons. 

Kokkonen never appeared in a regular season NHL game during his time in Toronto and was not tendered a qualifying offer in June, making him a free agent. 

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