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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / July 31
Hurricanes Have a Clear Choice When it Comes to Kotkaniemi vs. Nadeau
We are 60 days from opening night. As the days tick away, fans are still wondering if the Carolina Hurricanes will make any moves before the 2026-27 season begins.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / July 24
Hurricanes could turn Alexander Nikishin into the NHL's next blockbuster trade
The Carolina Hurricanes may have to decide whether their promising young defenseman is more valuable on the roster or at the center of a much larger trade.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / July 4
'If a team wants Nikishin, it’ll have to take Kotkaniemi, too.'
In the NHL, several major changes have been made in recent weeks. In fact, we've seen just how outrageously high recent salaries have been (kudos to Kent Hughes), and the prices paid to acquire players make no sense.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 1
Zach Werenski Trying to get to Toronto or Tampa?
Chris Johnston and Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Sources say that Zach Werenski never formally asked for a trade, but did tell the team that he was unsure about his future beyond the final two years of his contract.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 29
NHL Rumors: Werenski, Vladar, Tarasenko, and Kotkaniemi
Chris Johnston: There are some teams that are frustrated that they can’t get the Columbus Blue Jackets to engage in Zach Werenski trade talks. It doesn’t seem like the Blue Jackets are in any rush.
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30
Hurricanes make surprising decision amidst buyout window closing
The clock is ticking on the NHL’s first buyout window — and the Carolina Hurricanes have seemingly decided to let it run out on Jesperi Kotkaniemi. According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, Carolina is not expected to buy out the Finnish center despite this being the last opportunity to do so at the favorable one-third rate.
Regular-season goals with the CH: Oliver Kapanen has already tied Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Oliver Kapanen is having a strong rookie season with the Canadiens. Despite finding himself in the center position on the second line somewhat by default, he has managed to score 22 goals and 37 points in 73 games since the start of the season.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi won’t face the Canadiens: his season has been a disaster
It took five years, but the Hurricanes have finally realized there's no point in holding onto Jesperi Kotkaniemi. The former Canadiens prospect, who was acquired by the Hurricanes in a trade, has never lived up to expectations.
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 18
1 player Hurricanes must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline
The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference at this time. They entered the NHL’s Olympic break sitting tied on points with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the top seed in the East.
NHL News / Oilersnation / January 11
NHL trade rumours: Hurricanes’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi a good option for the Oilers, but cap issues could get in the way
There is a potential third-line centre on the market for the Edmonton Oilers. On Friday morning, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Carolina Hurricanes are listening to offers regarding Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10
Early Jesperi Kotkaniemi destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline
The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL at this time. However, this does not mean that the team is unwilling to make a subtraction or two from their roster.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 9
Why the Canucks should not trade for Jesperi Kotkaniemi
It appears that a former Vancouver Canucks target is being made available for trade. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / January 9
Report: Hurricanes fielding trade offers for Jesperi Kotkaniemi
An already-active winter for NHL roster movement could get even more busy in short order. According to a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes are actively weighing trade offers for center Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9
Something Is Shifting Trade-Wise for Jesperi Kotkaniemi in Carolina
According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, one name to keep a close eye on is Carolina’s Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Already the subject of trade rumors in connection to a failed Phillip Danault trade, and the Hurricanes’ chase to land Quinn Hughes out of Vancouver.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9
Carolina Hurricanes Reportedly Shopping Jesperi Kotkaniemi
The Carolina Hurricanes are reportedly considering trade offers for center Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported this morning. According to Friedman, the Hurricanes “recognize [Kotkaniemi] needs a fresh start” and are considering trade offers for the 25-year-old pivot at this time.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 25
NHL Rumors: 2 Teams & Fleury, Failed Kotkaniemi Trade, Canucks 'Hybrid Rebuild'
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Marc-André Fleury’s name is resurfacing in comeback chatter, and two teams are being closely linked. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes may not be done shopping for Jesperi Kotkaniemi, who was reportedly dangled in a recently failed trade.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / August 29, 2025
Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s Tenure in Hurricanes’ Top-6 Continues…For Now
The Carolina Hurricanes are going into a new season with Jesperi Kotkaniemi remaining as the second-line center. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour essentially confirmed this in a recent interview with 99.9 The Fan’s Adam Gold.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 21, 2025
Maple Leafs hire Mikael Kotkaniemi, father of Jesperi Kotkaniemi, as a European Scout
The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Mikael Kotkaniemi, the father of Carolina Hurricanes centre Jesperi Kotkaniemi, as a European scout. The elder Kotkaniemi was quietly added to the Leafs’ management page on their website as one of their 13 amateur scouts on Wednesday morning.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 8, 2025
Hurricanes’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi out ‘at least a week’ with undisclosed injury
The Carolina Hurricanes will be without center Jesperi Kotkaniemi for at least their next three games. On Tuesday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour confirmed per team reporter Walt Ruff that Kotkaniemi is expected to miss at least a week due to an undisclosed injury.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 21, 2025
Jesperi Kotkaniemi scores pair as Hurricanes nip Stars
Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his second goal of the game just 24 seconds after the Dallas Stars tied it in the third period, lifting the visiting Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory Tuesday night.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 25, 2024
Hurricanes’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi Is in Make-or-Break Mode for 2024-25
In Finland, the saying “Luja tahto vie läpi harmaan kiven” or “A strong will takes you through the grey stone” has the same meaning as “Where there’s a will there’s a way.” This is true for any hockey player who hits stretches when things don’t play out as they hoped.
NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 18, 2024
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 / 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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 4, 2021
Canadiens not matching Hurricanes' $6.1M offer sheet to Jesperi Kotkaniemi
The Canadiens had one week to either match the offer or take a pass. Montreal will receive a first- and third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft as compensation.
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