Rumors were running rampant across the Internet along with stories that the Rangers would attempt to package him to make a run higher in the draft, but nothing came to fruition. It seems that general manager Chris Drury feels a change is needed as Kokko has not found his game with the Rangers.
The organization is looking for an upgrade on their top six as the team struggled at times to score goals especially five on five even though their power play was one of the best in the NHL. It's likely the Rangers will hang on to him if they can find a right deal as they do not want to lose the trade.