The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten their revenge.
Two years ago, the Montreal Canadiens sent an offer sheet to star forward Sebastian Aho — which the Hurricanes quickly matched — in an effort to snatch themselves a top centre. To return the favour, Carolina has tendered an offer sheet to young Montreal forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
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According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the offer sheet is for a one-year, $6.1-million contract. If the Canadiens do not match, they will be given the Hurricanes’ 2022 first- and third-round picks — and that might actually happen.