JESPERI KOTKANIEMI - Center - 18 - Drafted 2018 #3 Overall
LAST UPDATED 12/13/18
For Kotkaniemi, his skating is not elite, but that's OK. His best asset is his hockey IQ, and he uses his brain as well as his large frame to create space and offensive opportunities. He's responsible defensively, but at his young age he needs to bulk up to truly make an impact in his own end, as well as so he is not knocked off the puck nearly as easily. At such a young age, and in his first year of NHL experience, it is highly impressive that he has been able to be a good third-line center on both ends of the ice. If his skating can continue to improve, and he adds some muscle, there's no reason he can't end up being that mythical 1C Montreal has been missing since the days of Saku Koivu.
For Kotkaniemi, his skating is not elite, but that's OK. His best asset is his hockey IQ, and he uses his brain as well as his large frame to create space and offensive opportunities. He's responsible defensively, but at his young age he needs to bulk up to truly make an impact in his own end, as well as so he is not knocked off the puck nearly as easily. At such a young age, and in his first year of NHL experience, it is highly impressive that he has been able to be a good third-line center on both ends of the ice. If his skating can continue to improve, and he adds some muscle, there's no reason he can't end up being that mythical 1C Montreal has been missing since the days of Saku Koivu.
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