Kuokkanen agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Fribourg-Gotteron (Switzerland) on Wednesday.
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.
Kuokkanen (undisclosed) will not be available Friday against Detroit, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Kuokkanen (wrist) was activated off injured reserve Thursday.
Kuokkanen (wrist) won't play Saturday versus the Capitals, Devils team reporter Catherine Bogart reports.
Kuokkanen (wrist) remains out Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Kuokkanen (wrist) won't play Tuesday versus the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Kuokkanen (wrist) stayed back in New Jersey when the team left on its three-game road trip, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Kuokkanen (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.
Kuokkanen (wrist) is not expected to participate in Sunday's contest against Pittsburgh, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Saturday.