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On YouTubeCarolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / August 29
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 22
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Kotkaniemi Hire, Stolarz’s 'Snub' & Domi’s Challenge
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to give fans plenty to talk about as training camp creeps closer. While the roster remains largely set, the front office has been busy making tweaks, and questions about depth and consistency are never far from the surface.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / August 21
Toronto Maple Leafs' Newest Front Office Hire Suggests Possible Trade with the Hurricanes
The Maple Leafs have hired the father of Jesperi Kotkaniemi as a new scout, leading to speculation that a trade with Carolina could become possible in the future.
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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 21
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.
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Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / August 1
Jesperi Kotkaniemi in Vancouver: Jeff Marek thinks it can be done
Jesperi Kotkaniemi now has seven NHL seasons under his belt. He’s played almost 500 games (476)… and at this point, it’s safe to say he’s never become the player you’d hoped for.And I don’t think I’d be throwing tomatoes at anyone if I said he’s a flop.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / June 25
Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 'Teams have called Carolina regarding his availability'
An undrafted prospect has to prove every day that he can play to make the cut. A first-round pick has to show you every day that he can’t play to decide to pack him in.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / June 19
Potential acquisitions: Jesperi Kotkaniemi not on Frank Seravalli’s list
After another long season in the NHL, we can move on to the off-season. There will be rumors, signings, and maybe even contract buyouts. There are certainly some good candidates, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jesperi Kotkaniemi bought out by the Hurricanes.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / May 23
'It’s over (for Kotkaniemi). Finished, finished, finished, finished. In the league, it’s over!'
Jesperi Kotkaniemi wasn’t in uniform last night for Game 2 of the Panthers vs Hurricanes series. Not because he was sick or injured. Rod Brind’Amour simply left him out, even though he was healthy.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / May 22
All indications are that Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be a healthy scratch
Things haven’t been going too well for Jesperi Kotkaniemi lately. The Hurricanes’ forward has scored just one goal in his last 36 games… and clearly, his coach is fed up.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / April 30
Jesperi Kotkaniemi has not scored in his last 23 playoff games (!)
Despite being selected with the 3rd overall pick in 2018, Jesperi Kotkaniemi never became the player we thought he would be. He was seen by the Habs organization as the club’s 1st center of the future, but we know that never worked out.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Hurricanes’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Shayne Gostisbehere to return following injuries
The Carolina Hurricanes have received some good news on the injury front as center Jesperi Kotkaniemi and defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere will return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Montreal Canadiens, per team reporter Walt Ruff.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 8
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 / Daily Faceoff / March 28
Fantasy Hockey: Weekend Streaming Targets – Week 23
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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 15
Hurricanes’ Kotkaniemi Bouncing Back Beautifully in 2024-25 Season
The Carolina Hurricanes are surging at the right time as they are winners of six straight games. After their 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night (March 14), they are now 40-22-4 on the season and 27-7-1 at home in the Lenovo Center.
Top-4 : the CH can thank Jesperi Kotkaniemi for the Red Wings’ defeat
There were only six games in the National Hockey League last night, as several teams were resting ahead of their Saturday games. Despite this, several key points emerged from these Friday night games.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 14
Kotkaniemi & Hurricanes Defeat the Red Wings 4-2 to Win Sixth Straight Game
The Carolina Hurricanes wrapped up their four-game homestand on Friday night (March 14) against the Detroit Red Wings. It was their last home game for the next few days as they start a four-game road trip from Philadelphia to California for their three-game West Coast trip.
NHL News / LA Kings Insider / February 1
FINAL – Kings 4, Hurricanes 2 – Danault, Moore, Fiala, Hiller 
The LA Kings ended their five-game trip with a victory, skating to a 4-2 win over Carolina on Saturday evening in Raleigh. Just a minute after the Hurricanes had a goal waived off for a hand pass, Carolina opened the scoring through forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
NHL News / House of Hockey / January 31
Jesperi Kotkaniemi Opens Up After He Thought He Was Traded to the Colorado Avalanche For Mikko Rantanen
The Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi opened up on how he felt when he thought he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche for Mikko Rantanen.
'The name Jesperi Kotkaniemi has circulated because the Canucks brought it up.'
Since last night, there has been extensive talk about the blockbuster trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to Carolina. It is rare to see top players traded in the NHL (especially during the season), which has really stolen the spotlight.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 21
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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