NHL trade rumours: Hurricanes’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi a good option for the Oilers, but cap issues could get in the way
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There is a potential third-line centre on the market for the Edmonton Oilers.On Friday morning, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Carolina Hurricanes are listening to offers regarding Jesperi Kotkaniemi.It’s a bit surprising given the Hurricanes are considered a Stanley Cup favourite, but it’s been a rough season for the 26-year-old, left-shot centre. Through 25 games this season, the Pori, Finland native has just two goals and six points, down from 12 goals and 33 points in 78 games during the 2024-25 season. Since joining the Hurricanes, Kotkaniemi has registered a faceoff percentage above 50 percent in each season but this one.Eight seasons into his career, it’s clear he’s unlikely to produce like you’d expect a third overall pick to, which........
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