Legend Scotty Bowman comments about Kotkaniemi and Dvorak

"The players who are drafted have always been star players when they were young. They come into the National League and they think it's easy, but it's not easy for any player. Kotkaniemi is a good player," he said in an interview with RDS.

A special advisor to the Chicago Blackhawks, Bowman has seen Christian Dvorak in action several times in recent years. He likes the Habs' new acquisition.

"I think Carolina took advantage of the rules, but I know the other player, Dvorak, well. He's a good player. He doesn't play on the first line, but he's defensive and effective on the attack. He scored 17 goals in 56 games last season.»

Source: Rds.ca

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