Seasonal Stats
| 2025-2026 Regular | 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10857 | 2171 | |
| 2025 Preseason | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2025 Playoff | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11334 | 2833 | |
| 2024-2025 Regular | 77 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 9 | 50 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64906 | 2028 |
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What position does Jesperi Kotkaniemi play?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi plays Center for Hurricanes.
What team does Jesperi Kotkaniemi play for?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi currently plays for Hurricanes in the NHL.
How tall is Jesperi Kotkaniemi?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi is 6'2" tall.
Where did Jesperi Kotkaniemi go to college?
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What is Jesperi Kotkaniemi's background?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi serves as a center for the Carolina Hurricanes, wearing jersey #82 and bringing Finnish hockey prowess to the NHL. Born on July 6, 2000, in Pori, Finland, Kotkaniemi chose the direct professional route rather than the college pathway common to North American players. Standing at 6'2" and weighing 198 pounds, he combines size with the technical skill characteristic of European-trained forwards. Initially selected third overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2018 NHL Draft, Kotkaniemi made headlines when he signed an offer sheet with Carolina in 2021, marking one of the rare successful offer sheet acquisitions in modern NHL history. Currently working through a challenging stretch with no points and 7 shots over his last 5 games, the young Finn continues to develop his two-way game while the Hurricanes look to fully unlock his potential as a playmaking center. Jesperi Kotkaniemi was born in Pori, Finland.