Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Jesperi Kotkaniemi is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who plays as a center for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on February 23, 2001, in Pori, Finland. Kotkaniemi began his junior career with the Karpat in the Finnish Liiga before being drafted by the Hurricanes in the first round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in 2019 and has since become a key player for the Hurricanes. Kotkaniemi is known for his speed, skill, and playmaking ability.