The Curious Case of the Carolina Hurricanes and Jesperi Kotkaniemi

As we're now 60 days from Opening Night for the Carolina Hurricanes, what is the plan with the roster? With Seth Jarvis expecting to miss 4 to 6 months, who will replace him in the interim? Could it be Bradly Nadeau, who has shown promise and deserves a longer look? Or is it Jesperi Kotkaniemi, who's been with the team since 2021-22? He's had his chances, but after last season, has it run its course? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on the case of how Kotkaniemi has still not found his role within the Hurricanes' system. He has shown flashes of being someone who can be a defensive center, but doesn't show the physicality enough. Plus, with how he only played 42 games in the regular season and none in the playoffs, has the ship sailed on the Finnish forward? Secondly, Zach shares his thoughts on how Nadeau has proven he could be used more often this upcoming season for the Hurricanes. After scoring three goals in 12 games, along with his play with the Chicago Wolves, how much more does he need to do? Finally, Zach concludes the show by sharing his thoughts on who should start more while Jarvis is out. Is it Kotkaneimi, or Nadeau? All of that and more, on the latest edition of Locked On Hurricanes.

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