Alexander Nikishin
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Signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Hurricanes in April of 2025.
NHL debut in series-clinching win
Nikishin made his NHL debut in a 3-1 win over Washington in Game 5 on Thursday.
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Nikishin had two shots on goal in 10:33 of ice time. He replaced and injured Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) on the Canes third pair with Shayne Gostisbehere. Nikishin had been practicing with the Canes since agreeing to a two-year contract April 11. It will take some time for him to get comfortable on NHL ice, but so far, so good. Nikishin had 46 points (17 goals, 29 assists) in 61 KHL games with SKA St. Petersburg this season. He finished his KHL career as SKA's all-time leader in scoring by a defender with 177 points, including 54 goals, in 288 games. Nikishin was also named KHL Defenseman of the Month seven times in three seasons with SKA.
Nikishin had two shots on goal in 10:33 of ice time. He replaced and injured Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) on the Canes third pair with Shayne Gostisbehere. Nikishin had been practicing with the Canes since agreeing to a two-year contract April 11. It will take some time for him to get comfortable on NHL ice, but so far, so good. Nikishin had 46 points (17 goals, 29 assists) in 61 KHL games with SKA St. Petersburg this season. He finished his KHL career as SKA's all-time leader in scoring by a defender with 177 points, including 54 goals, in 288 games. Nikishin was also named KHL Defenseman of the Month seven times in three seasons with SKA.
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Signs entry-level contract
Nikishin signed a two-year, entry-level contract with Carolina on Friday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
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KHL deal expiring
Nikishin's contract with SKA St. Petersburg is expected to expire June 1, RG Media reports.
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Strong defender headed to Carolina
Nikishin was drafted 69th overall by the Hurricanes at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday.
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Set to sign with club
Nikishin's contract with SKA St. Petersburg was terminated Friday, clearing the way for him to sign with the Hurricanes immediately, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
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Nikishin's deal with SKA was set to expire in June regardless, but the mutual termination will allow him to link up with Carolina ahead of the postseason. The termination isn't a complete loss for SKA as it allows the KHL club to maintain Nikishin's player rights should he ever return. In 61 regular-season games this year, the 23-year-old defenseman registered 17 goals and 29 helpers but missed the 50-point threshold for the first time since 2021-22 when he was with Spartak Moscow.
Nikishin's deal with SKA was set to expire in June regardless, but the mutual termination will allow him to link up with Carolina ahead of the postseason. The termination isn't a complete loss for SKA as it allows the KHL club to maintain Nikishin's player rights should he ever return. In 61 regular-season games this year, the 23-year-old defenseman registered 17 goals and 29 helpers but missed the 50-point threshold for the first time since 2021-22 when he was with Spartak Moscow.