On Thursday,
Jesperi Kotkaniemi will return to Montreal for the first time since signing a one-year, $6,100,035 offer sheet with the Carolina Hurricanes in the off-season.
Just over forty-eight hours prior to puck drop, Kotkaniemi talked about his return to the city where he began his NHL career.
"For sure, that was one game on my schedule that I looked up," Kotkaniemi said. "It will be fun there to see old teammates, some fans there. I think it will be a blast."
He went on to add, "I have really good memories from there. I'm so grateful that they drafted me and gave me a chance. It was a great spot to play for three years. Everyone knows they've got unbelievable fans, great teammates. I couldn't wish any better way to start my NHL career. It was great."
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The Pori, Finland native was Montreal's first round pick, third overall, in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He played in 171 career games for Montreal, tallying 62 points (20 G, 42 A), 61 penalty minutes, and was a -11.
Puck drop for Montreal vs Carolina is set for 7pm ET on Thursday on TSN2 and RDS in Canada, and Bally Sports South in the United States.
Source: NHL.comADS
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