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It truly seems to be over for former Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi with the Carolina Hurricanes.
This Monday, Jesperi Kotkaniemi was scratched by the Carolina Hurricanes.
Yes, sent to the press box even though he was fully healthy!
“The Canes get Will Carrier back today vs. Buffalo. Jesperi Kotkaniemi sits.”
– Walt Ruff
It’s easy to assume the Hurricanes have grown tired of Kotkaniemi and that their experiment with him simply hasn’t worked, but now we have concrete actions to prove it.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi sent to the press box by the Hurricanes: it really feels like the end
This season, his production is thin: 29 games, 2 goals, 5 assists, 7 points, with 8 penalty minutes.
He remains a name that marked the recent history of the Canadiens.
Drafted 3rd overall in 2018 by Montreal, he still carries that label, no matter which jersey he wears.
And in 505 NHL regular-season games, he has recorded 78 goals and 201 points.
We all know his history, with the offer sheet and everything!
When Carolina gets players back healthy, internal competition tightens quickly, and some end up in the press box.
Meanwhile, the Hurricanes still got the job done Monday with a 2-1 win over the Sabres.
As we reported earlier this week, the Hurricanes have been shopping the former Canadiens forward-a telling sign of what may come next.
Things are clearly trending in the wrong direction for Kotkaniemi.
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