Since last night, there has been extensive talk about the blockbuster trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to Carolina. It is rare to see top players traded in the NHL (especially during the season), which has really stolen the spotlight.

Kotkaniemi registered an assist and seven PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders. Kotkaniemi has four goals and an assist during a four-game point streak. The Hurricanes' trade for Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall on Friday will lead to some tinkering of the forward lines until head coach Rod Brind'Amour finds combinations he likes,

Seravalli stated he was mistaken. Apology: Jesperi Kotkaniemi is not part of the deal to Colorado. Lots flying around. Martin Necas and Jack Drury are the two roster players going from Carolina.

DALLAS — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both ... Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov as Jack Roslovic (96), Shayne Gostisbehere and Jack Drury (18) help defend on the play in the first period ...

DALLAS -- Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice, including the game-winner at 10:35 of the third period, to help the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Dallas Stars 2-1 at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.

In the end, KK is still in Carolina: it is Jack Drury who accompanied Martin ... Pierre LeBrun provided an answer: Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s name circulated because the Canucks brought it up while ...

At this point, you have seen that the Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, and Chicago Blackhawks have decided to give us some stock this Friday night through a huge transaction. My colleague Pablo Herrera is on the case,

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both Carolina goals, the second coming 24 seconds after Dallas’ tying goal midway through the third period, as the Hurricanes beat the Stars 2-1 on Tuesday night.

DALLAS (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both Carolina goals, the second coming 24 seconds after Dallas’ tying goal midway through the third period, as the Hurricanes beat the Stars 2-1 on ...