NHL Rumors: Matthews, Bobrovsky, Kotkaniemi, More
In today’s rumor rundown, the Sportsnet Headline’s panel brought up some interesting topics during a full plate of Saturday games. They discussed what the Maple Leafs might be thinking with…
Jesperi Kotkaniemi
5 Early Calder Trophy Candidates
As the NHL grows younger, the Calder Trophy race gets tighter each season, and the 2018-19 campaign won’t be any different with a handful of rookies ready to make noise.…
Canadiens Should Keep Kotkaniemi on One Condition
At this point, it’s not a matter of if the Montreal Canadiens will keep Jesperi Kotkaniemi for a nine-game audition to start the season. It’s more a matter of if…
Which Canadien Gets a Shot with Deslauriers Out?
Opportunities tend to present themselves during the preseason, both to prospects looking to make a name for themselves and fringe NHLers trying to stay in the show. Sometimes, in Montreal…
Jesperi Kotkaniemi – The Hype and Expectations
The Montreal Canadiens have struggled to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs in two of their last three seasons. Each of these years, the team has relied too much on…
Projecting the Opening Night Canadiens Lineup
Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s work this summer looks to be pretty much over. As a result, it’s easy for fans to shift their glances to the 2018-19 season…
Is Canadiens’ Kotkaniemi NHL-Ready?
In a recent statement to the media, Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson discussed the possibility that first-round draft pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi will play for the team this coming season. Although the…
Habs Must Be Patient With Kotkaniemi
Now that the June NHL draft is over, the second-guessing game begins, as fans weigh the merits of their favourite picks against those made by their team’s general manager. The…
Will Habs Learn from Past Mistakes?
It has now been one week since the Montreal Canadiens traded Alex Galchenyuk for Max Domi. Galchenyuk, drafted third overall by the Habs in 2012, was supposed to be the…
Bergevin Strengthens Legacy with Kotkaniemi Pick
Ever one to do what he thinks is best, regardless of the consequences, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has done it again. This time, going off the board to…
Kotkaniemi Was the Right Choice for the Habs
With the third overall selection, the Montreal Canadiens selected Finnish centre Jesperi Kotkaniemi. After a strong performance at the U18 world championships for the gold medal winning Finns, Kotkaniemi started…
Canadiens Pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi #3 Overall
With the 3rd Pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens Have Selected Jesperi Kotkaniemi From Assat Pori in Liiga. About Jesperi Kotkaniemi Taken with the third-overall selection,…