The Curious Case of Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Just a couple of years ago, Jesperi Kotkaniemi was a promising prospect who was on the rise. Now? He is a regular healthy scratch who is currently the 14th forward on the Hurricanes, one spot behind the newly acquired Nicolas Deslauriers who is best known for being a pugilist.
There is talk around the team […]
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 27: Jesperi Kotkaniemi #82 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Dylan Cozens #24 of the Buffalo Sabres are involved in a fight during the first period of the game at Lenovo Center on February 27, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images Just a couple of years ago, Jesperi Kotkaniemi was a promising prospect who was on the rise.
Now? He is a regular healthy scratch who is currently the 14th forward on the Hurricanes, one spot behind the newly acquired Nicolas Deslauriers who is best known for being a pugilist. There is talk around the team about trying to find playing time for the newbie, but nothing is mentioned about finding playing time for the Finn.
Has the coaching staff totally given up on him? It seems so. Kotkaniemi has an interesting history with the Hurricanes.
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