Alexander Nikishin - NHL News & Rumors

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Season debut on hold Nikishin (not injury related) will need some time before he makes his 2026-27 debut, according to Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal on Monday.

Impact After agreeing to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Hurricanes on Sunday, Nikishin hasn't joined the team yet. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters Monday that Nikishin will need a "mini training camp" to get up to speed. It's unclear when the 25-year-old Nikishin will be available to play. He registered 11 goals, 33 points, 33 PIM, 132 hits and 94 blocked shots in 81 regular-season appearances with Carolina in 2025-26.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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 seaso...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Inks one-year deal Nikishin (not injury related) signed a one-year, $3 million contract Sunday, which ends his time as an unsigned restricted free agent.

Impact Nikishin missed Carolina's opening 13 games because of the contract dispute. Although he's eligible to play Tuesday versus Boston, he might need time to get up to speed during practices before he makes his season debut. When Nikishin is ready to play, it might be in a third-pairing capacity. He had 11 goals, 33 points, 33 PIM, 132 hits and 94 blocks in 81 regular-season appearances with Carolina in 2025-26.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On non-roster, injured list Nikishin (contract dispute) is on the Hurricanes' injured, non-roster list, per the NHL media site Wednesday.

Impact Nikishin hasn't signed a new contract as a restricted free agent and has officially requested a trade, though nothing has materialized as of yet. Even if the young defenseman were on the roster, he may not be playing on a nightly basis, with Mike Reilly potentially ahead of him on the depth chart.

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SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 29 • NHL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 17 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Won't be with team to begin camp General manager Eric Tulsky announced Wednesday that Nikishin isn't currently under contract with the Hurricanes and won't be present for the start of camp Thursday.

Impact Nikishin remains a restricted free agent on the eve of training camp, and his lack of a new deal will force him to miss at least some time to begin camp. The 24-year-old made 81 regular-season appearances during his first year in the NHL last season, and he recorded 11 goals, 22 assists, 132 hits, 94 blocked shots and 33 PIM while averaging 18:11 of ice time. While it's not yet clear when he'll rejoin the team, he should have an opportunity to make an impact once again once he strikes a new agreement.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky sends clear message amid Alexander Nikishin trade speculation After two seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes, Alexander Nikishin is currently a restricted free agent.

AUGUST 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin makes his contract stance clear amid rumored $8M AAV demand Russian ice hockey star Alexander Nikishin is currently a restricted free agent (RFA).

AUGUST 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Maple Leafs linked to Hurricanes for 24-year-old D-man Alexander Nikishin The Toronto Maple Leafs have been connected to another young defenseman as speculation grows around Carolina Hurricanes blueliner Alexander...

JUNE 24 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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JUNE 3 • Associated Press

HUGE block by Mitch at the BUZZER! 😤

JUNE 3 • YOUTUBE

Bags apple in Game 5 win Nikishin logged an assist, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 6-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Impact Nikishin got on the scoresheet for the first time this postseason with the helper on Logan Stankoven's first-period tally. Through 11 outings, Nikishin has added eight shots on net, 14 hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. The 24-year-old defenseman has mostly played sheltered minutes on the third pairing and has not featured on the power play since Game 3 versus the Flyers in the second round.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 8 • NHL.COM

Moves past concussion Nikishin (concussion) has been cleared to play in Game 3 versus the Flyers on Thursday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports Tuesday.

Impact Now that he's moved past the concussion he sustained in the first round against Ottawa, Nikishin will more than likely link back up with Shayne Gostisbehere on the third pairing. Mike Reilly will come out of the lineup due to Nikishin being an option for Game 3. The 24-year-old Nikishin recorded six hits and five blocked shots while averaging 16:30 of ice time over four games against the Senators in the first round.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hall's OT score helps Hurricanes top Flyers 3-2 to take 2-0 lead in 2nd-round series of NHL playoffs

Taylor Hall slipped the puck past Dan Vladar at 18:54 of overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Monday night, taking a 2-0 lead in their secon...

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Tippett, Nikishin both out again for Game 2 of Flyers-Hurricanes 2nd-round series in NHL playoffs

Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin will miss Monday’s Game 2 of the second-round series in the NHL playoffs

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Not expected to play in Game 2 Nikishin (concussion) isn't expected to play in Monday's Game 2 against the Flyers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Impact Nikishin sustained a concussion during Game 4 of the Hurricanes' first-round series against Ottawa, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup to begin the second round. However, he was cleared for contact late last week and seems to be trending in the right direction in his recovery process.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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