The worst has just been confirmed for Jesperi Kotkaniemi with the Canes and it's causing a huge reaction

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December 28, 2022 (11:09)

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Last night, the Carolina Hurricanes were playing their first game since returning from the Christmas break, and they were facing the worst team in the NHL (the Chicago Blackhawks).

For the occasion, see their employed trios:

Teravainen - Aho - Jarvis

Svechnikov - Stastny - Necas

Martinook - Staal - Fast

Noesen - Kotkaniemi - Stepan

Slavin - Burns

Skjei - Pesce

de Haan - Chatfield

So the worst is confirmed for Jesperi Kotkaniemi, who is back permanently on his team's fourth line (he was his team's second center since the beginning of the season).

Kotkaniemi, 22, has 10 points in 35 games this season, including five goals, and earns $4.82 million per year through 2030.

Do you think he'll stay on the fourth line longer term? That seems to be the plan.

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DECEMBRE 28 \| 302 ANSWERS The worst has just been confirmed for Jesperi Kotkaniemi with the Canes and it's causing a huge reaction Where do you see Jesperi Kotkaniemi in 3 years?
2nd line Center	31	10.3 %
3rd line Center	81	26.8 %
4th line Center	190	62.9 %
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