What was originally reported a few weeks ago has become official following the closing of the NHL’s trade deadline, as Jesperi Kotkaniemi has inked a contract extension that will keep him in Raleigh through 2029-30.
Kotkaniemi, who has 23 points this season in his first year with the Canes, will earn $4.82 million AAV during his new eight-year extension.
Here is the full press release from the Canes:
RALEIGH, N.C. – Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi to an eight-year contract extension.