Canes hope Alexander Nikishin’s holdout near conclusion
Elliotte Friedman said Carolina wants two first-round picks or comparable talent as Nikishin seeks a five-year deal worth about $9 million per season.
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Canes hope Alexander Nikishin’s holdout near conclusion
By Field Level Media Sep 28 (Field Level Media) - As they prepare to raise a Stanley Cup banner, the Carolina Hurricanes are still hoping to resolve a contract dispute with defenseman Alexander Nikishin. The 24-year-old restricted free agent did not ...
Is Alexander Nikishin Asking Too Much for His Contract?
As the Carolina Hurricanes get ready to defend their Stanley Cup championship, one member of their group is asking for a trade out. Restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin did not take part in training camp and reportedly asked for a trade following the 2025-26 season. Now on the eve of the regular-season opener, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported Nikishin has requested a five-year deal with an average annual value of $9 mill…
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