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.

But not to see Kotkaniemi on the list is rather surprising, despite the fact that the Hurricanes would have to pay until 2034 if they wanted to buy out his contract. In the last 4 years, his ...

Oct 11, 2018; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (15) plays the puck against Los Angeles Kings during the second period at Bell Centre.

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) checks Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) in the first period during Game 4 of their series on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Lenovo ...

Kotkaniemi puolestaan harjoitteli keskiviikkona joukkueen ylimääräisten pelaajien kanssa. Kotkaniemi, 24, on pelannut nuoresta iästään huolimatta NHL-urallaan jo 80 playoff-ottelua (12+13=25).

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) checks Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) in the first period during Game 4 of their series on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Lenovo ...