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MONTREAL, QC - MAY 24: Jesperi Kotkaniemi #15 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period in Game Three of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on May 24, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Where will Kotkaniemi play for the Carolina Hurricanes?

Carolina Hurricanes: No more Lundqvist specialties at PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes: Full 2021 Free Agency Recap

Carolina Hurricanes: Goalie Antti Raanta signs in Raleigh

May 17, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) and right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrate there win against the Nashville Predators in game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: What could an Andrei Svechnikov contract look like?

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Nathan MacKinnon #29 and Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche talk during a break in the third period of their game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on April 28, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Avalanche 5-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Exploring the Signing of Gabriel Landeskog

Mar 14, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Morgan Geekie (67) as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Christian Djoos (44) defends during the game at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: The Seattle Kraken Select Morgan Geekie

May 30, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jake Bean (24) celebrates his third period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game one of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Top 5 Defensive Free Agents the Carolina Hurricanes Should Target

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 30: Playoff towels are draped oj the seats before Game One of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Lightning at PNC Arena on May 30, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes to Face Most Important Offseason in Years

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on March 06, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Could the Carolina Hurricanes Trade for Jack Eichel?

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Trevor van Riemsdyk #57 of the Carolina Hurricanes battles Kailer Yamamoto #56 of the Edmonton Oilers for the puck during the first period of their game at PNC Arena on February 16, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: The Case for Re-Acquiring Trevor van Riemsdyk

Mar 25, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) skates with the puck in the third period against the St. Louis Blues at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: Does Acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko Make Sense?

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 22: Tom Dundon (C) of the Carolina Hurricanes attends the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes NHL Mock Draft 2021: Rounds 1-3

Mar 7, 2021; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan (23) skates with the puck against the Ottawa Senators during the overtime period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: Does Acquiring Sean Monahan Make Sense?

Mar 11, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes players celebrate after defeating the Nashville Predators at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

How Do the Carolina Hurricanes Improve in 2021-22?

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: Stelio Mattheos celebrates after being selected 73rd overall by the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Stelio Mattheos’ Time is Coming

May 1, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton (19) and goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) celebrate there win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: Dougie Hamilton Can’t Be Replaced

Jun 5, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in game four of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: Keys to Keeping Series Alive in Game 5

Dec 23, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal (11) tries to tip a puck past Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Better Than the Toronto Maple Leafs

May 30, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) comes out onto the ice before the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game one of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: Alex Nedeljkovic Didn’t Come From Out of Nowhere

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 01: Eddie Lack #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes plays against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on March 1, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. The Hurricanes defeated the Devils 3-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Revisiting Eddie Lack’s Tenure

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 19: Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jake Gardiner #51 of the Carolina Hurricanes fight during a game at Amalie Arena on April 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Series Preview vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

May 17, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) and right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrate there win against the Nashville Predators in game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: Keys to Game 2 vs. Nashville

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 9: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on March 9, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/NHL/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Round 1 Series Preview vs. Predators

Sep 17, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Hurricanes forward Ryan Suzuki (61) during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: 5 Prospects That Can Make the Jump to the NHL

May 4, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) and center Vincent Trocheck (16) celebrate there win against the Chicago Blackhawks at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: Keys to Winning Home Finale

May 4, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) is congratulated by defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (58) left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) and right wing Sebastian Aho (20) after his second period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes Clinch 2nd or Better in Big Win vs. Chicago

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 30: Cedric Paquette #18 of the Carolina Hurricanes tosses Adam Boqvist #27 of the Chicago Blackhawks to the ice at the United Center on March 30, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Keys to Keep Rolling vs. Chicago