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NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 18
Canadiens Lessons Learned From The Jesperi Kotkaniemi Saga
By now you’ve surely heard about the success (or lack thereof) of former Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi during the most recent NHL playoffs.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / May 17
One assist in 11 playoff games: Jesperi Kotkaniemi needs to be redeemed
Ah, dear Jesperi Kotkaniemi… The Carolina Hurricanes don’t know what to do with him anymore. He played very little in the playoffs… and it was particularly obvious when he played less than 10 minutes in a game that went into the second overtime period earlier in the series against the Rangers.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / May 9
Video: Jesperi Kotkaniemi at the heart of a fight
Here’s a phrase you won’t hear often: Jesperi Kotkaniemi has thrown down the gloves. But that’s what happened in the first period of Game 3 of the Rangers-Hurricanes series.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / April 25
Simon Boisvert: 'The next step for Kotkaniemi is Finland'.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi never became the player we thought he would. The Habs selected him with the 3rd pick in the 2018 draft, because they saw him as a future number-one center… But KK left for Carolina in 2021, and he’s still being talked about for all the wrong reasons because of his performance.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / April 7
Jesperi Kotkaniemi doesn’t belong in the playoffs
I don’t know if you’re bored with Jesperi Kotkaniemi, but I’m not at all. Of course, I would have preferred that the Montreal Canadiens hadn’t drafted him third overall, but you can’t change the past.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi didn’t want to learn when he was in Montreal
Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s time in Montreal ended badly. The youngster signed a hostile offer from Carolina, who retaliated for Sebastian Aho’s offer, and left.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 9
Hurricanes stop Devils in push for division lead
Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored the tie-breaking goal early in the third period Saturday afternoon for the Carolina Hurricanes, who went on to beat the host New Jersey Devils 4-2 in a battle of retooled Metropolitan Division rivals.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 26
Carolina Hurricanes’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi fined $5,000 for elbowing Dallas Stars’ Joel Hanley
A little fee for the actions of one of the top players for the Carolina Hurricanes. On Sunday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is being fined $5,000 for elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman Joel Hanley.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / December 9
Hurricanes’ Kotkaniemi Reflecting Team’s Inconsistencies With Slump
It has been a strange start to the season for the Carolina Hurricanes. As in currently stands, they sit fourth in the Metropolitan Division and the margin for error is small.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / November 6
The Finntastic Finns: Hurricanes’ Kotkaniemi Cannot be Stopped
If you asked any Carolina Hurricanes fan who they thought would be leading the team in points after 12 games might have given you different answers. Some might say Sebastian Aho, who got an eight-year huge contract extension in the offseason.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / November 6
Kotkaniemi and Teravainen Driving the Carolina Hurricanes Offence
It’s no secret that the Carolina Hurricanes have no problem amassing a large group of Finnish players in key roles. Over the summer, they locked up franchise centre Sebastian Aho to a long-term deal.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / June 6
Carolina Hurricanes Offseason Grades: Jesperi Kotkaniemi
While the Carolina Hurricanes season ended in disappointment, the team had a lot to be proud of. Now in the offseason, tough decisions will be made, and management will work to put the team in a place to succeed next season.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 5, 2023
Stanley Cup playoffs Day 18: Another blowout win for Canes in Game 2
The Carolina Hurricanes put in a dominant performance in Game 2 of their conference semifinals matchup with the New Jersey Devils.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 9, 2023
Hurricanes’ Kotkaniemi Picking Up His Play at the Right Time
Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi has continued to build on the momentum he carried into the All-Star break with a strong start to the second half.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 26, 2022
Canadiens Won by Losing Kotkaniemi
It’s been nearly 18 months since Jesperi Kotkaniemi chose to sign an offer sheet with the Carolina Hurricanes. Since then, there has been speculation as to why he would choose to leave, and if the Montreal Canadiens, then under the helm of former general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin, made the right choice in not matching.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / April 14, 2022
Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi to return Thursday against Red Wings
During his first season with Carolina, Kotkaniemi had recorded 11 goals and 15 assists across 63 games before the injury.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / March 31, 2022
Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi out two to three weeks with lower-body injury
The 21-year-old recently signed an eight-year contract extension with the club and has tied his career high this year with 11 goals.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / March 12, 2022
Hurricanes to sign Jesperi Kotkaniemi to eight-year contract extension
According to a report, the extension will pay Kotkaniemi an AAV of $4.82 million — a homage to sweater No. 82 he wears.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6, 2022
Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi enters COVID-19 protocol
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol Sunday.
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8, 2021
Hurricanes Talk Revenge as Motivation for the Kotkaniemi Offer Sheet
Admitting that the offer sheet might not have come if the Montreal Canadiens hadn’t first tendered an offer to Sebastian Aho a while back, Tom Dundon, the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes has noted that revenge wasn’t the reason his team went after, and ultimately signed Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3, 2021
Should the Canadiens match Hurricanes' offer sheet for Jesperi Kotkaniemi?
Saturda is the deadline for the Montreal Canadiens to decide whether or not to match the offer sheet signed by Jesperi Kotkaniemi and the Carolina Hurricanes.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29, 2021
NHL rule adds another layer to Jesperi Kotkaniemi drama
As Kotkaniemi becomes a central figure in the ongoing drama between the Canadiens and Hurricanes a NHL rule adds another factor for Montreal to consider when deciding whether to match the offer sheet Carolina gave the young center.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 31, 2021
Oilers star Connor McDavid fined $5K for elbowing Canadiens' Jesperi Kotkaniemi
McDavid approached Kotkaniemi with speed after the puck had already left his area and targeted him with high contact.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / March 29, 2021
Canadiens cleared to practice, hope to play Tuesday after COVID-19 pause
Montreal had three home games against the Oilers last week and Sunday's matchup versus the Ottawa Senators scrapped due to COVID-19 concerns.
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