Player Discussion Jesperi Kotkaniemi - (On Loan to Liiga)

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Habaholic25]

What are the chances Kotkaniemi reaches the $2.5M performance bonus targets this next season? That's a factor cause if we are tight against the cap all year, we will have to defer any performance bonuses to the 21/22 season which complicates our cap space even more.

Anybody know what targets he needs to reach in order to kick in that performance bonus?

 

[sharks9]

Excited to see him play! Hopefully he can tear it up overseas and be confident coming back in January or whenever the season starts

 

[ahmedou]

Iltalehti.fi: Jesperi Kotkaniemi (20/10/20)

“The weight when I left was probably 75 kilos and now my weight is 90 kilos. I don't know if it's meat or something else, but something has come...”

“I was waiting for workouts and games to get on the ice. No other activity was found. It was sleeping, eating and squatting with a golf simulator.”

“I'm not a tensioner or stresser about stuff like that (NHL). It’s nice to come home to a familiar environment... Without the special situation, this wouldn't have been possible.”

 

[TesseractPrice]

What are the chances Kotkaniemi reaches the $2.5M performance bonus targets this next season? That's a factor cause if we are tight against the cap all year, we will have to defer any performance bonuses to the 21/22 season which complicates our cap space even more.

Anybody know what targets he needs to reach in order to kick in that performance bonus?

There are going to be long term injuries and that means less salary cap; I wouldn't be too concerned personally.

 

[Habaholic25]

There are going to be long term injuries and that means less salary cap; I wouldn't be too concerned personally.

Probably happens but we will see how that unfolds. It's an issue if we don't have injuries and KK bust out... it will complicate things

 

[Kents polished head]

Honestly, I just hope he doesn't get injured. With our luck it may very well happen. So I just wish he can stay healthy. And if not, no freak injuries please.

 

[montreal]

What are the chances Kotkaniemi reaches the $2.5M performance bonus targets this next season? That's a factor cause if we are tight against the cap all year, we will have to defer any performance bonuses to the 21/22 season which complicates our cap space even more.

Anybody know what targets he needs to reach in order to kick in that performance bonus?

here's a good article that lists what they usually are,

New York Islanders How Performance Bonuses Work for ELC Contracts

 

[Habaholic25]

here's a good article that lists what they usually are,

New York Islanders How Performance Bonuses Work for ELC Contracts

Thanks for sharing that. I downloaded the CBA into PDF for future use. 540 pages!!

I read that a few times now (pages 326 - 331) and still don't have a good handle on that.

1) A Performance Bonuses are easy to understand. Maximum amount is $850k.
2) B Performances Bonuses are a bit more complicated.

Kotkaniemi has a maximum amount of $2.5M in performance bonuses (according to cap friendly). Seems like he would have to bust out to a top 10 or top 20 player in the NHL in order to even come close to that. Appears the probability is very low he reaches even $1M in performances bonuses?

 

[Redux91]

Thanks for sharing that. I downloaded the CBA into PDF for future use. 540 pages!!

I read that a few times now (pages 326 - 331) and still don't have a good handle on that.

1) A Performance Bonuses are easy to understand. Maximum amount is $850k.
2) B Performances Bonuses are a bit more complicated.

Kotkaniemi has a maximum amount of $2.5M in performance bonuses (according to cap friendly). Seems like he would have to bust out to a top 10 or top 20 player in the NHL in order to even come close to that. Appears the probability is very low he reaches even $1M in performances bonuses?

Well we'd have to get hold OF his contract itself to really know all the details lol

But safe to say, if Kotka played to the point of triggering these performance bonuses, then it would at least mean he is doing well, and if he's doing well, then the team will be doing well

so not really a problem overall, gotta pay your best players

 

[Gravity]

I hope Clod doesn't watch these games. If KK plays well he goes to the 3rd line, if he plays poorly he gets back in the doghouse. Lose-lose.

 

[FormerLurker]

I hope Clod doesn't watch these games. If KK plays well he goes to the 3rd line, if he plays poorly he gets back in the doghouse. Lose-lose.

Nonsense.

 

[Colezuki]

2 years ago , I wrote a few times that Kk at his prime will be dominant in all 3 zones like Bergeron, Toews, Kopitar.

I stand by it.

In fact, it is obvious now to say that Suzuki will play on pk and rightfully so.

However I see Kk as well playing on the pk down the road and be very effective.

He has a long reach to cut passes, and he has good anticipation. He will score some goals as well on the pk on 2 vs 1 etc..

Agreed I see the two of them being the Bergeron krejci of the habs. Really excited for this year

whenever it is

 

[Deebs]

 

[Gally11]

Anyone know if he'll be playing centre or wing!?

 

[Supersonic]

Anyone know if he'll be playing centre or wing!?

3rd line LW just as a troll from the coach to send this forum into a tailspin

 

[SakuKoivu11]

look like he had surgery. His mole is gone.

 

[Walrus26]

look like he had surgery. His mole is gone.

Obviously looking to impress all those Moomin Maidens back in Finland!

 

[RealityHurts]

I hope his first game tomorrow goes well.

 

[Skip Bayless]

That mole removal will absolutely improve his aerodynamics

 

[cphabs]

Well we'd have to get hold OF his contract itself to really know all the details lol

But safe to say, if Kotka played to the point of triggering these performance bonuses, then it would at least mean he is doing well, and if he's doing well, then the team will be doing well

so not really a problem overall, gotta pay your best players

Or? Keep them in a role where they can’t achieve the bonus...

 

[Boardish]

look like he had surgery. His mole is gone.

Pretty sure that story is from 2018.

So he had sugery to... add the mole. Mindblown.

 

[Gravity]

Nonsense.

Lol it was supposed to be nonsense. It was a joke.......

 

[Habs]

Good luck Bustperi Bustniemi and god speed.

 

[Big Empty]

Is the game at 6:30 Finnish time or Montreal time? Also does anyone know how to watch it?