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Canadiens Should Pursue the Hurricanes’ Young Defenceman Alexander Nikishin

The Montreal Canadiens already have one of the most talented young blue lines in the NHL, but that should not stop Kent Hughes from looking for opportunities to make it even better.

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The Oilers should acquire Alexander Nikishin to stay ahead of their rivals

Alexander Nikishin has the chance to really change a team's prospects. Especially, the Edmonton Oilers. After winning a Stanley Cup in his rookie season with the Carolina Hurricanes, the defenseman requested a trade ahead of his entry to the restricted free agent market.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 18

Rangers Daily: Smits gets fair chance; Nikishin not going to KHL

Alberts Smits not only took part in his first New York Rangers practice on Thursday, but the 18-year-old was in their top-six defense grouping. That’s

Alexander Nikishin News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Hurricanes Announce Training Camp Roster & Nikishin Update

The wait is over; Carolina Hurricanes hockey is back, almost. Despite 12 days remaining until opening night on Sept. 29, training camp is officially underway in Raleigh.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Hurricanes’ Defenseman Won’t Report to Camp Amid Contract Dispute

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Wednesday that defenseman Alexander Nikishin won’t report to training camp as he is without a contract. Noting that they will not comment on the status of the player beyond the fact he won’t be in attendance, there is no news regarding the two sides getting any closer to an extension or a trade.

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Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Unsigned RFA Alexander Nikishin to miss Hurricanes training camp

The reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are getting set to take the ice for training camp, but they’ll be doing so without a promising young player who remains under team control.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Maple Leafs Land Alexander Nikishin in Suggested Trade With Hurricanes

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a lot of changes this offseason, from their management down to their player personnel, and seem confident in their ability to get back into the playoff picture.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / September 15

Alexander Nikishin requested a trade after winning the Cup

A trend has taken hold in Montreal in recent years: accepting less money on your next contract to increase your chances of winning the Stanley Cup. It remains the childhood dream of every professional hockey player.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin Still Hoping For Trade

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin became the focus of summer trade speculation after reportedly requesting a move at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Stanley Cup Champion Alexander Nikishin Wants Out After Trade Request Goes Public

Pierre Lebrun reported today that Alexander Nikishin has formally requested a trade, and the timing is what’s catching everyone off guard. The request came right at the start of the offseason, lining up with earlier rumblings that the Carolina Hurricanes were open to moving the young defenceman.

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Report: Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin requested trade following 2025-26 season; request remains in place

With just over two weeks remaining until the puck will drop for the start of the 2026-27 NHL regular season, several notable restricted free agents are still without new contracts.

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People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / September 11

Prominent Analyst Says Predators Are 'Kicking Around' On Alexander Nikishin

NASHVILLE — New Nashville President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chris MacFarland has been a busy man since taking over the Predators' front office in June.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 11

Predators Reportedly Interested In Alexander Nikishin

As the start of training camps inch closer, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin remains an unsigned RFA, without a contract. His name has featured in trade rumors throughout the summer, but no deal involving him has been reached.

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Simon Edvinsson and Alexander Nikishin are Benefiting from Rising Market

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NHL News / Yardbarker / August 27

Six potential trade destinations for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck made his trade request official on Thursday afternoon, and going public with it certainly puts pressure on the team to get something done sooner rather than later.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Hurricanes Will Struggle to Replace Nikishin’s Skillset if He Remains Unsigned

Alexander Nikishin has been in the rumour mill lately. Whether you believe talks between him and the Hurricanes are going well or not, the Hurricanes have yet to sign the Russian defenseman.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Rumors / August 15

Five Potential Destinations for Alexander Nikishin, and the Top Five Remaining RFAs

Ryan Lambert of The Hockey News: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin remains without a contract and speculation about his future in Carolina continues.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Rumors / August 15

Five Potential Destinations for Alexander Nikishin, and the Top Five Remaining RFAs

Ryan Lambert of The Hockey News: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin remains without a contract and speculation about his future in Carolina continues.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / August 10

Should the Canucks still have any interest in the Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin?

Of all the specific situations going on around the NHL right now in the midst of the dog days of summer, one of the most interesting has to be what’s going on with Alexander Nikishin and the Carolina Hurricanes.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 10

Alexander Nikishin Gives Hurricanes A Tough Offseason Decision

The winds of summer rumors and speculation have blown into North Carolina, where the Carolina Hurricanes face ongoing negotiations with defenseman and restricted free agent Alexander Nikishin.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 10

Around the NHL: Red Wings holding firm on Larkin trade package, Hurricanes discussing Nikishin trade

Welcome back to another mid-summer edition of Around the NHL. We’re into our second week in August, and while things have calmed down considerably throughout the league, there’s still a ton of business to take care of before the doors open for training camps in September.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Rumors / August 4

There is no rush for the Carolina Hurricanes to re-sign Alexander Nikishin

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Cory Lavalette, the Carolina Hurricanes running it back, minus Frederik Andersen, and there is no rush to get RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin re-signed.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 4

Blues Remain Interested in Trade for Hurricanes Stud Defenseman

The St. Louis Blues have added plenty of young talent this offseason, and they’re reportedly still pursuing another piece on the left side of their blue line: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / July 24

Hurricanes could turn Alexander Nikishin into the NHL's next blockbuster trade

The Carolina Hurricanes may have to decide whether their promising young defenseman is more valuable on the roster or at the center of a much larger trade.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Alexander Nikishin Trade Market Heating Up as Carolina Weighs Multiple Offers

The Alexander Nikishin situation in Carolina is quickly becoming one of the most compelling subplots of the NHL offseason. A budding defenseman who doesn’t seem to be on the same page as the team he just won the Stanley Cup with, the Hurricanes might move on from a player who is gathering a ton of interest around the league.