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Alexander Nikishin's agent recently threatened to walk away from the Carolina Hurricanes, and now the team have responded and have a contract done. There

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

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 Saturday. “We had agreed with his agents to keep the options open for Alex to potentially play a game in Chicago at some point,” Hurricanes General Manager Eric Tulsky said.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

Hurricanes officially register prospect's contract

On Friday, a representative for Hurricanes prospect Alexander Nikishin expressed some frustration that his contract had yet to be registered with the NHL despite being agreed to in principle before the playoffs.

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Alexander Nikishin News / Breakaway on SI / April 25

Hurricanes Prospect Bashes Contract Situation

The Carolina Hurricanes recently welcomed the arrival of top prospect defenseman Alexander Nikishin after his KHL season came to an end. Despite Nikishin making his way to Carolina for a chance to help the Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Hurricanes are yet to lace up for a game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

NHL Rumours: Cronin, Ducks, Sharks, Oilers, Hurricanes, Nikishin

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Anaheim Ducks have fired head coach Greg Cronin after two seasons, what could be next for them? Elsewhere, the San Jose Sharks are apparently willing to move the first-overall pick if they are lucky enough to land it in the draft lottery.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Buium, Hutson and more: Scouting reports on your team’s newest prospects

With more and more teams ending their season in recent days – joyously or otherwise – we’ve seen an abundance of players signing their first NHL contracts.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 12

Zeev Buium expected to sign with Minnesota Wild soon

Michael Russo: Could see the Minnesota Wild signing defenseman Zeev Buium to his entry-level contract this weekend, practicing on Monday and then making his NHL debut on Tuesday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 12

Hurricanes ink top prospect from KHL to entry-level contract

Less than 48 hours after the Montreal Canadiens announced that Ivan Demidov was coming over from the KHL, his teammate — and former captain — will be heading to Raleigh.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Inside The Rink / April 12

Alexander Nikishin Signs with the Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, North Carolina: The words Carolina Hurricanes fans have waited nearly five years for became official yesterday morning. “Alexander Nikishin is a Carolina Hurricane.” Nikishin, 23, was drafted by the Hurricanes in 2020 at sixty-ninth overall.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / April 11

Canes sign D Alexander Nikishin to two-year contract

The Carolina Hurricanes signed Russian defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a two-year contract Friday. The entry-level deal will pay him $832,500 for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons, plus a $185,000 signing bonus.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11

Hurricanes Sign KHL D-Man Alexander Nikishin to Entry-Level Deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have officially signed standout defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a two-year entry-level contract following the mutual termination of his deal with SKA St.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Hurricanes Sign Impact Prospect Alexander Nikishin to 2-Year ELC

The news that all Carolina Hurricanes fans have been waiting for has been confirmed: Alexander Nikishin has terminated his contract with SKA of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Why Alexander Nikishin could be the missing piece for Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup push

When the Carolina Hurricanes drafted Alexander Nikishin 69th overall in 2020, most people considered him another big, run-of-the-mill defensive defender.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Alexander Nikishin set to sign with Hurricanes after leaving KHL

Another top star from Russia is set to come to North America. On Friday, SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League announced that the team and defenseman Alexander Nikishin have mutually agreed to terminate Nikishin’s contract.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Top Hurricanes defense prospect will finish season in Carolina

Top Hurricanes defense prospect Alexander Nikishin will be finishing the season in Carolina. SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League announced this morning they’ve mutually terminated their contract with Nikishin, set to expire May 31, and will allow him to sign an NHL contract with the Hurricanes beginning this season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 10

Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov expected to remain in NHL despite KHL rumors

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are some who believe that two trades at the 2024 were scratched after Ivan Demidov fell to the Montreal Canadiens at number five.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 9

When will Ivan Demidov be in the Canadiens' lineup?

Daria Tuboltseva: Carolina Hurricanes prospect Alexander Nikishin is under contract with SKA until June 1st but all sides are negotiating an early release to see him join the Hurricanes this season.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 8

The difference between Ivan Demidov and Alexander Nikishin, who could be leaving SKA

Ivan Demidov will likely finish his season in the VHL, the American League of Russia. The Montreal Canadiens obviously own his rights in the NHL… and even if I have no doubt that the habs must work very hard to bring him to the city as soon as possible, we should not expect it to happen.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 8

No talks yet to bring Alexander Nikishin to Carolina

Cory Lavalette: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour on KHL prospect Alexander Nikishin: “I have no clue what’s going on there. I just know that we’re obviously high on him, and I’m assuming they’re gonna try to get him here whenever they can, but I don’t know that.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 4

Hurricanes Prospect Report: Nikishin, Mercuri & More

Welcome to the eighth instalment of the revived “Future Canes” prospect series. In this column, we take a look at Carolina Hurricanes prospects who are standing out and enjoying success, whether they’re playing in Canadian juniors, the American Hockey League (AHL), Europe, Russia, or anywhere around the world.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Alexander Nikishin is the Carolina Hurricanes Next Defensive Star

Carolina’s track record of developing a world-class defensive core isn’t going anywhere with the impending addition of Alexander Nikishin. Standing tall at 6’4″, and 216 lbs, the Russian monster is regarded as one of the world’s top prospects.