OCTOBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
JESPERI KOTKANIEMI #82 - CENTER - CAROLINA HURRICANES
2 G •
9 A •
2.35 S/G
2 G
9 A
2.35 S/G
Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Hurricanes send Canadiens to 0-5-0 start Kotkaniemi, who signed an offer sheet with Carolina that Montreal didn't match, tipped a slap shot by Brady Skjei past goaltender Jake Allen...
Heureux en Caroline, Jesperi Kotkaniemi est impatient de se faire huer au Centre Bell « J’aime à croire que s’ils me huent, c’est qu’ils pensent encore à moi, a dit Kotkaniemi. Ce sera mon état d’esprit pour cette soirée. »
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jesperi Kotkaniemi is happy in Carolina and looking forward to being booed at the Bell Centre After a difficult offseason with his father fighting cancer, Kotkaniemi is in a good place as he returns to Montreal with the Hurricanes.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Hurricanes vs. Canadiens: Explaining how Sebastian Aho, Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheets created animosity between NHL teams On this edition of,
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi primed for Montreal return
Jesperi Kotkaniemi will make his return to Montreal on Thursday night with his new team, the Carolina HurricanesOCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jesperi Kotkaniemi primed for Montreal return after bolting for Carolina Jesperi Kotkaniemi had already mentioned the “two good options” he faced.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Breaking down the Hurricanes' roster battles, position by position: Has Seth Jarvis earned a spot? On the top line? Will Tony DeAngelo be on the top defensive pair? Where does Jesperi Kotkaniemi fit? Can Brendan Smith crack the lineup?
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NHL Eastern Conference race still runs through `Champa Bay'
The Tampa Bay Lightning became the NHL's second team to repeat as Stanley Cup champions since the league's salary-cap era began following the 2005 lockoutOCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LeBrun: Tom Dundon persiste et signe, l'offre hostile à Jesperi Kotkaniemi n'était pas une revanche contre le Canadien Le propriétaire des Hurricanes n'a pas parlé à Geoff Molson depuis l'offre hostile déposée à la fin août.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LeBrun: Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon on the Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet, losing Dougie Hamilton and sports betting The Carolina Hurricanes owner says he reached out to Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson, but they've yet to speak since the offer sheet.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Hurricanes training camp, Day 1: Ethan Bear on the top pair, finding a fit for Jesperi Kotkaniemi and more Bear might not stick on a pairing with Jaccob Slavin, but the Hurricanes will evaluate their options on defense.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Meet the Carolina Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi Jesperi Kotkaniemi discusses his first informal workout Thursday with the Carolina Hurricanes, his new team after the Montreal Canadiens fai...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho gives his take on offer sheet to Jesperi Kotkaniemi When Montreal Canadiens did not match offer sheet to Kotkaniemi, Canes picked up another Finnish center to join Aho.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - What to expect from Jesperi Kotkaniemi's first season with the Hurricanes NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Marc Bergevin defends Canadiens' development record, admits rushing Jesperi Kotkaniemi, proud of adding Christian Dvorak Players have a role in their own development, Bergevin repeated, but also admitted he would do it differently with Kotkaniemi if he could.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jesperi Kotkaniemi switching from No. 15 to No. 82 with Hurricanes Does this mean he will now earn $6,100,082 with Carolina after agreeing to offer sheet and leaving the Canadiens?
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Hurricanes' Kotkaniemi offer-sheet gambit worked. Now the real gamble begins. There’s a lot riding on Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s next contract and whether he can reach his considerable potential.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Canadiens lose Jesperi Kotkaniemi to Hurricanes, trade for Christian Dvorak The Canadiens will receive a first- and third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft from Carolina as compensation.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kotkaniemi goes to Hurricanes after Canadiens pass on match
Jesperi Kotkaniemi is now a member of the Carolina HurricanesSEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Canadiens won't match offer sheet, Jesperi Kotkaniemi to join Hurricanes NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
NHL Pipeline Rankings 2021-22: Hurricanes move up after getting Jesperi Kotkaniemi with offer sheet An in-depth look at the NHL's future with a ranking of every team's under-23 core.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Canadiens decline to match Hurricanes' offer sheet for Jesperi Kotkaniemi The Canadiens will receive a first- and third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft from Carolina as compensation.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Where could Jesperi Kotkaniemi fit in the Hurricanes' lineup? NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Is Jesperi Kotkaniemi worth $6.1 million to the Hurricanes? His trajectory, fit, and why the signing makes sense anyway The Hurricanes could be a perfect place for Kotkaniemi to develop, playing alongside talented players without the pressure of Montreal.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The return of Jonathan Drouin adds twist to Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer-sheet saga Left-winger Jonathan Drouin, who left the team for unspecified personal reasons last spring before their run to the Stanley Cup final, told...
AUGUST 31, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
