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.

Carolina Hurricanes’ Eric Robinson (50), Jesperi Kotkaniemi, center ... has his shot blocked by Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov as Jack Roslovic (96), Shayne Gostisbehere and Jack Drury (18) help defend on the play in the first period ...

And finally, he is going nowhere. 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. After all, the former first ...

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,

DALLAS — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both Carolina ... has his shot blocked by Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov as Jack Roslovic (96), Shayne Gostisbehere and Jack Drury (18) help ...

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 ...