The Hockey Central at Noon crew discuss Montreal Canadiens rookie Jesperi Kotkaniemi and what they expect out of him this season and in his career? Is he better than Nico Hischier?
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45 Comments
he looks so tiny….he will get pushed around, he's massively overrated, better than hischier ? bunch of morons
He just turn 18 a couple of months ago and still has a babyface. When he become a man. Watch out he will be one of the best in the league. I would bet my left nut. Age for Age he's better then Joe Thornton was. He will be in Selke discussion for many years. Think of Kopitar with a better vision.
SUOMI!!!
He just turned 18! Hes younger than everyone
3:14 Whats more appeasing: potentially ruin the development of a player to see him this year OR develop the player that is still part of your organization? Kypreos is lucky he played, because he has no idea what he is talking about
Kypreos wanted to trade Mitch Marner a year ago… and he's telling us Kotkaniemi is a future Plekanec? Get out of here bud. Sportsnet should send you to the minors
Is Nick kiprios still a thing?!??
I am telling right my felling is this kid stays and helps Habs make playoffs this kid is real good to handle all that stuff
Kotka-Poehling-Danault-Plekanec….. not too shabby…could be competitive. Honestly I like Poehling more but we'll see. Kotkaniemi has very good IQ.
Holy moly
He will be in the top 5 centers in the NHL. In 5 years from now.
All the Jibber Jabber to keep Canadian fans excited. Guess what if we do not watch the garbage these so called -Sports analyst – Wikipedia
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I would've like to see a super duo of centres in Laval with kotkaniemi and suzuki. Let them carry the team over and make them winners for a season. Giving them responsabilities and quality ice time.
MITCH MARNER WILL FINISH SECOND TO CONNOR IN NHL POINTS THIS YEAR……… ANNNNNNNDDDD WILL END UP WITH MORE CAREER POINTS THAN AUSTIN MATTHEWS! YOU HEARD IT HERE FOLKS AND YOUR WELCOME
It’s the pre season so just wait for the first 3 regular games
I don't think he'll be scoring a lot of goals but he's a terrific playmaker for sure
How long before they run him out of town
Idk but the 15 year old is good!
knowing none of these dudes – I can safely say this analysis is ridiculous – they haven't even watched him properly haha
Eaglecape=Kotkaniemi plays very well, he is like an Eagle, hunts and scores, Flying Finnish Eagle from North. He's gonna be the next big name from Finland, like Saku Koivu was for the team.
Kotkaniemi is gonna be second line player in future.
He'll play 4 games for Mtl , then they'll trade him to Tampa for a troublemaker
How much are u guys paid to say those kind of platitudes?
1g – 1a After 9 games is my prediction.
Give him a minute ,,,he just came out of the womb
anything under 82 points is disappointing
Solid 200 foot player, capable offensively but not really a dynamic weapon. Sounds a lot like Johnathan Toews to me. If his name was Doug Canada, these guys would be all over him with praise.
20goals by december is that a top center
Antti Niemi on goal, then Armia and Kotkaniemi, as a Finn I'd say those are not bad picks at all. Everyone is good at their own game
"Came outta woodwork" played in finnish professional league 😅
Like how he calls out the people who were blasting Bergevin for making this pick when literally everyone agreed it was a good pick except Sportsnet.
Hes the real deal just watch
He actually reminds me of a young Jonathan Toews.
Well it seems like he's gonna be an elite player
I remember watching the draft he's right got alot heat picking him
He is only 18!!!
Kotakenemi certianly could become a superstar if he's already as good as he is guys only 18 and has lots of time to grow and develop.
If he does become a superstar then Montreal doesn't need to draft a lot more to become a contender they also just need there young players right now to develop also.
Comparing Hischer and Kotakenemi is really unfair they both have a completely diffrent situation Hischer has Hall and Palmari but Kotakenemi only has Drouin and thar's really it for good players surrounding him.
Kk a superstar for sure
This guy will be luck to score 70 points in a season. 2nd line center at best. They should have let him play 1 more year in Finland.
if he becomes a superstar, montreal will trade him.
KK = not a first line center
Reminds me of one of the who's from whoville.
Didn’t age well lol