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What’s the delay on an Alexander Nikishin contract? Why the Hurricanes aren’t concerned
A quote from the prospect's agent Friday stoked fears that he could request a trade or return to Russia, but the Canes are ...
Why hasn’t Russian defender Alexander Nikishin signed contract with Hurricanes?
Former KHL star Alexander Nikishin has joined the Hurricanes and practiced with the NHL team, but has not played in a game, ...
'We Think We've Built A Team That's Capable Of Competing For The Cup': Eric Tulsky On First Year As GM, Playoff Run, Alexander Nikishin and More
The Carolina Hurricanes hold a 2-0 series lead over the New Jersey Devils and they'll be looking to make it 3-0 tonight with ...
Hurricanes Finalize Contract With Top Prospect
A little over a week after leaving Russia to join the Carolina Hurricanes, top defensive prospect Alexander Nikishin has officially finalized an NHL contract. N ...
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Unsigned contract: Alexander Nikishin’s agent seriously threatens the Hurricanes
Alexander Nikishin’s situation in Carolina is bizarre. On April 11, two weeks ago, the Hurricanes announced that the player ...
Nikishin's agent: Hurricanes working on defenceman's status
Alexander Nikishin's North American-based representative is hopeful his client can wear a Carolina Hurricanes uniform before ...
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Hurricanes officially register Alexander Nikishin to entry-level contract
The Carolina Hurricanes officially registered defenseman Alexander Nikishin to an entry-level contract, Walt Ruff announced ...
Nikishin offically eligible to play for Hurricanes in Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes have officially registered an NHL contract for the defenceman on Saturday, making him eligible to ...
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Hurricanes officially register prospect's contract
On Friday, a representative for Hurricanes prospect Alexander Nikishin expressed some frustration that his contract had yet ...
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin contract saga boils over, agent doesn’t rule out trade
At 6'4 and 216 pounds, Nikishin is a physical force with an elite offensive skill set that could translate to him immediately becoming one of the top blueliners in the NHL. TSN director of scouting ...
'He Has All The Tools': Alexander Nikishin Takes Part In First Carolina Hurricanes Practice
The wait is finally over and top blueline prospect Alexander Nikishin has at long last joined the Carolina Hurricanes in ...
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Why hasn’t Russian defender Alexander Nikishin signed contract with Hurricanes?
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov, right, serves as interpreter for defenseman Alexander Nikishin after practice Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Lenovo Center. Chip Alexander / News ...