Confirmed Signing with Link: [CAR] F Jesperi Kotkaniemi signs extension with Hurricanes (8 years, $4.82M AAV)

[Cardiac Jerks]

my god and i thought canes fans had a sense of humor :|

We do, but apparently it’s more grown-up than that of some habs fans.

Go back in time and check with me when I was 10. I probably would have found it funny then

 

[Fainting Couch]

my god and i thought canes fans had a sense of humor :|

Jespoopoo Kakaniemi thinks they are mint!

 

[Jee]

We do, but apparently it’s more grown-up than that of some habs fans.

Go back in time and check with me when I was 10. I probably would have found it funny then

Jespoopoo Kakaniemi thinks they are mint!

so juvenile lol

 

[Fainting Couch]

so juvenile lol

Fits so well with the "but he is still a baby wait until he bulks up" crowd.
Big bulky Kakaniemi is coming for you!

 

[Mandala]

Whatever happens, Kotkaniemi already won... some good money.

 

[JustAHabFan]

Lehkonen just scored in OT and send the Avs to the Final. 1st + 3rd + 6M, the Canes could have Lehkonen and another asset for the playoff. Then they could resign Lehkonen after the playoff. This would have been much better for the Canes.

 

[Fledgemyhedge]

Lehkonen just scored in OT and send the Avs to the Final. 1st + 3rd + 6M, the Canes could have Lehkonen and another asset for the playoff. Then they could resign Lehkonen after the playoff. This would have been much better for the Canes.

I think we got a great return but what a pickup for the avs. Hope he hoists the cup

 

[MadeUpName]

Lehkonen just scored in OT and send the Avs to the Final. 1st + 3rd + 6M, the Canes could have Lehkonen and another asset for the playoff. Then they could resign Lehkonen after the playoff. This would have been much better for the Canes.

Lehkonen was traded for Justin Barron and a 2nd round pick in 2024. He had a much lower Cap hit than Max Domi who the Canes traded for at the deadline. Kotkaniemi's acquisition had absolutely zero factor in whether or not they acquired Lehkonen.

Your comparison is stupid.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Lehkonen just scored in OT and send the Avs to the Final. 1st + 3rd + 6M, the Canes could have Lehkonen and another asset for the playoff. Then they could resign Lehkonen after the playoff. This would have been much better for the Canes.

If the habs weren't garbage they could have kept Lehkonen.

 

[jmelm]

If the habs weren't garbage they could have kept Lehkonen.

The Habs could have kept Lehkonen either way. All the reporting from Friedman, Seravalli and others was that MTL would be happy to either sign Lehkonen to an extension, or trade him if they receive a really great offer. Barron and a 2nd is a very solid offer.

And no, I'm not a MTL fan. I just actually know what I'm talking about and don't just make shit up.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

If the habs weren't garbage they could have kept Lehkonen.

That makes zero sense. You require some education.

 

[Big Lurk]

Hows that 8 year extension looking so far?

Genuinely asking, I dont follow the Canes.

 

[Tufted Titmouse]

Hows that 8 year extension looking so far?

Genuinely asking, I dont follow the Canes.

He's playing almost 18mins a night, which is a positive, but slow start this year. Last year he scored at 15g pace.

He's overpaid but young.

 

[Big Lurk]

He's playing almost 18mins a night, which is a positive, but slow start this year. Last year he scored at 15g pace.

He's overpaid but young.

He's getting minutes, thats great then. It means he holds his own defensively. Hoping his floor is something like a Eller in terms of production. Also hoping his release is better, that was the one thing I hated about his game

 

[tapi]

Imagine paying basically 5 millions for 8 years to a 15+25 guy who is not even elite defensively...

 

[Primetime8]

Hows that 8 year extension looking so far?

Genuinely asking, I dont follow the Canes.

His point production doesn’t really show his importance. He is winning faceoffs and centering a line with Necas and Svech, both of whom are putting up great numbers to start the year. He gets to the dirty areas and creates space for those 2 guys. He has been better than expected so far this year.

 

[Atoyot]

Imagine paying basically 5 millions for 8 years to a 15+25 guy who is not even elite defensively...

Imagine there being a rule that would allow them to buy him out insanely cheap if he doesn't pan out...

 

[MadeUpName]

Hows that 8 year extension looking so far?

Genuinely asking, I dont follow the Canes.

Kotkaniemi is centering Carolina's only productive 5v5 line. He is among the top in the NHL in faceoff % and on one of the best lines in the NHL this season. Svechnikov has 7 goals and 9 points in 6 games. Necas has 8 points.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Imagine paying basically 5 millions for 8 years to a 15+25 guy who is not even elite defensively...

Aren’t you the guy who was advocating for the canes to trade Aho forever?

 

[Unsustainable]

Kotkaniemi is centering Carolina's only productive 5v5 line. He is among the top in the NHL in faceoff % and on one of the best lines in the NHL this season. Svechnikov has 7 goals and 9 points in 6 games. Necas has 8 points.

He’s more or less what Staal was at 2C for us and 1.2m cheaper. He doesn’t get the points, but he’s doing his part in the dot, and helping Svech and Necas get open.

 

[1909]

He is the luckiest NHL player. 6,1M $ last season + 8 X 4,8 M $ already signed. All that money before showing anything special.

 

[Unsustainable]

He is the luckiest NHL player. 6,1M $ last season + 8 X 4,8 M $ already signed. All that money before showing anything special.

Rick DiPietro says hi.

 

[1909]

Rick DiPietro says hi.

Rick DiPietro says hi.

But Rick was injured early in his career.

 

[26Mats]

Imagine paying basically 5 millions for 8 years to a 15+25 guy who is not even elite defensively...

You'll have to wait until he's 25 to know for sure what kind of center he is. Big centers often take until then to reach their ceiling.

He's 22.

 

[Unsustainable]

You'll have to wait until he's 25 to know for sure what kind of center he is. Big centers often take until then to reach their ceiling.

He's 22.

And that’s still the production of Jordan Staal at 1.2m less, playing the long game, but with RBA coaching him, he can be the next Jordan Staal