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Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Center · Carolina Hurricanes

2018 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 3 (#3) — Montreal Canadiens

Next Game

Tue, Mar 17 · 7:00 PM ET @ Blue Jackets

FanDuel Sports South, FanDuel Sports Ohio

Age 256'3"212 lbsShoots LeftPori, FIN

Current Season

GP

37

Goals

2

Assists

7

Points

9

+/-

+2

S%

5.3%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 4@ VAN000+1010:29
Feb 5@ NYR000+109:34
Feb 3vs OTT000-108:34
Feb 1vs LAK000-119:20
Jan 31@ WSH011+1112:26

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.82M

Total Value

$38.56M

Expires

8 yrs · 2029-2030

Status

Then UFA

10-team no-trade list (in UFA Years 4 - 8)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Trades & Rumors
Trade Buzz: Eller, Kotkaniemi, Pesce Heat Up

Snapshot rumors swirl around Lars Eller, Sebastian Kotkaniemi, and Jake Pesce as contenders hunt for deadline upgrades. Front offices weigh term, cap hits, and fit in tight standings battles. These names pop because they deliver without breaking the bank, and every GM eyes that playoff edge.

Ottawa SenatorsCarolina Hurricanes
Olympics
Flyers Shuffle AHL; Leafs Crumble, Trocheck Buzz

Philadelphia flips defenseman Roman Schmidt to Minnesota for forward Boris Katchouk, a gritty AHL vet with NHL miles, signaling tweaks in Lehigh Valley's crowded blueline. Toronto's slide deepens with three straight losses post-Olympics, Auston Matthews labeling the latest "embarrassing" as rebuild talk swirls around Craig Button's blueprint. Trocheck reunion chatter echoes in Carolina, where Hurricanes eye center upgrades over Jesperi Kotkaniemi's slump.

Toronto Maple LeafsPhiladelphia Flyers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Jesperi Kotkaniemi's stats this season?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi has 2 goals and 7 assists for 9 points in 37 games this season.
What team does Jesperi Kotkaniemi play for?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi is a forward for the Carolina Hurricanes.
What is Jesperi Kotkaniemi's contract?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi has a cap hit of $4.82M with 4 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Jesperi Kotkaniemi drafted?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi was drafted in the 2018 NHL Draft by the Montreal Canadiens in Round 1, Pick 3 (3 overall).
Where is Jesperi Kotkaniemi from?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi is 25 years old and was born in Pori, FIN.