In our 2018 NHL Draft Preview, we look closely at some of the prospects that could be available to the Hurricanes, who hold the second overall pick in the draft beginning June 22 in Dallas.
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- DOB: 7/6/2000
- Team: Assat (Finland)
If you are looking for this year’s prospect that has flown up draft boards, look no further than Kotkaniemi. Following in the footsteps of players like Leon Draisaitl and Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Finnish center has made up a ton of ground on the top five over the course of this season.