Martin Necas wasn’t the only Carolina Hurricanes forward that Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman discussed on 32 Thoughts – The Podcast early on Friday morning.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman indicated on Friday’s edition of 32 Thoughts – The Podcast that the Carolina Hurricanes are unlikely to buy out struggling forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
When it comes to NHL-wide contract buyouts, Jesperi Kotkaniemi often comes to mind. After all, not only would it be easy to buy him out at 1/3 of his contract, but the impact on the payroll would be less than $1 million per season.
Let’s talk about the Hurricanes. Right now in Montreal, they’re a popular team because of the rumors surrounding Martin Necas. We’re not sure who we’ll have to talk to to get him, but hey.
The Hurricanes may be one of the most powerful teams in the NHL in recent years, but their six-game loss to the Rangers obviously hurt. It hurt, but it also raised a number of questions.
Another year and another early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs for the Carolina Hurricanes. Their early departure was thanks in no small part to struggling center Jesperi Kotkaniemi, who recorded just one point in 11 playoff games after having seven points in 15 playoff games last year.
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.
Ah, dear Jesperi Kotkaniemi… The Carolina Hurricanes don’t know what to do with him anymore. He played very little in the playoffs… and it was particularly obvious when he played less than 10 minutes in a game that went into the second overtime period earlier in the series against the Rangers.
Here’s a phrase you won’t hear often: Jesperi Kotkaniemi has thrown down the gloves. But that’s what happened in the first period of Game 3 of the Rangers-Hurricanes series.
After an intensive stint of games last week, the Carolina Hurricanes went into a temporary hibernation. After a four-day rest period, the Canes emerged on a multi-day homestand, beginning with the Boston Bruins.
I don’t know if you’re bored with Jesperi Kotkaniemi, but I’m not at all. Of course, I would have preferred that the Montreal Canadiens hadn’t drafted him third overall, but you can’t change the past.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s time in Montreal ended badly. The youngster signed a hostile offer from Carolina, who retaliated for Sebastian Aho’s offer, and left.
A little fee for the actions of one of the top players for the Carolina Hurricanes. On Sunday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is being fined $5,000 for elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman Joel Hanley.
It has been a strange start to the season for the Carolina Hurricanes. As in currently stands, they sit fourth in the Metropolitan Division and the margin for error is small.
The Carolina Hurricanes put in a dominant performance in Game 2 of their conference semifinals matchup with the New Jersey Devils.
Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi has continued to build on the momentum he carried into the All-Star break with a strong start to the second half.
It’s been nearly 18 months since Jesperi Kotkaniemi chose to sign an offer sheet with the Carolina Hurricanes. Since then, there has been speculation as to why he would choose to leave, and if the Montreal Canadiens, then under the helm of former general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin, made the right choice in not matching.
During his first season with Carolina, Kotkaniemi had recorded 11 goals and 15 assists across 63 games before the 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.
According to a report, the extension will pay Kotkaniemi an AAV of $4.82 million — a homage to sweater No. 82 he wears.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol Sunday.
Saturda is the deadline for the Montreal Canadiens to decide whether or not to match the offer sheet signed by Jesperi Kotkaniemi and the Carolina Hurricanes.
As Kotkaniemi becomes a central figure in the ongoing drama between the Canadiens and Hurricanes a NHL rule adds another factor for Montreal to consider when deciding whether to match the offer sheet Carolina gave the young center.
McDavid approached Kotkaniemi with speed after the puck had already left his area and targeted him with high contact.
Montreal had three home games against the Oilers last week and Sunday's matchup versus the Ottawa Senators scrapped due to COVID-19 concerns.
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