After a riveting start to the season, no one represents the Canadiens more than Jesperi Kotkaniemi, especially after the two-goal night he had. [Sportsnet]
Kotkaniemi’s youthfulness might have been just what the Habs needed. [Gazette]
How has Lekhonen evolved in his time with the Canadiens, and what player is he developing into? [The Athletic]
Jordan Harris might be a step ahead of everyone else in the NCAA this season. [The Athletic]/
Around the league and elsewhere
The Lightning have signed Yanni Gourde to a six-year extension. [Raw Charge]
Another rookie, Andrei Svechnikov, needs to get rolling for the Hurricanes. [Canes Country]
The young Finnish stars of the game are slowly taking over. [NHL]
Exposing younger players in the NHL might be a high-risk, high-reward choice despite the amount of younger elite players in the game today. [Sportsnet]/