Hurricanes Sign Nikishin to 1-Year, $3M Deal to End Restricted Free Agent's Contract Stalemate
Alexander Nikishin returns after a long standoff and is set to earn $3 million in 2026-27, the team said.
- The Carolina Hurricanes signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract on Sunday, ending a contract stalemate with the restricted free agent who had sat out the season's start.
- Prior to the agreement, Nikishin had been mentioned as a potential trade candidate while remaining absent from the team following his successful rookie campaign last year.
- During the 2025-26 season, the 25-year-old skated in 81 games, posting an 11-22-33 performance that earned him a spot on the National Hockey League All-Rookie Team.
- General Manager Eric Tulsky expressed relief at the signing, stating the Hurricanes look forward to him contributing as he did during their recent championship season.
- Originally selected in the third round of the 2020 NHL draft, Nikishin remains a vital part of the team's defensive future after his role in winning the Stanley Cup this past June.
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Hurricanes sign Nikishin to 1-year, $3M deal to end restricted free agent's contract stalemate
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract to end a contract stalemate with a restricted free agent yet to play this season.
The Russian defender returns to Carolina.
Carolina Hurricanes Sign Alexander Nikishin to Deal Before Bruins Game
After a lengthy standoff with the Carolina Hurricanes, the organization has now signed Alexander Nikishin. He’s been tied to numerous rumors in recent weeks, but they’ve now been silenced. Let’s take a look at his contract. Hurricanes Sign Alexander Nikishin According to the franchise (via X), they have signed him to a one-year deal. They […]
Aleksandr Nikishin agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract extension with Carolina.
A Russian defender, Alexander Nikishin, has entered into a new agreement with Caroline Harriquenes, and the contract is for one season, for which the hockey player will receive three million dollars, reports the official NHL website.
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