Jesperi Kotkaniemi is a Finnish professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL. Drafted third overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 2018, he made history as the first player born in the 2000s to play in a major North American professional sports league. This tag page features news, articles, and updates on Kotkaniemi’s career milestones, including his NHL debut, record-setting performances, and development from his early professional years in Finland’s Liiga to his ongoing NHL career. It provides relevant insights into his progression as a promising young talent in professional ice hockey.
