A quote from the prospect's agent Friday stoked fears that he could request a trade or return to Russia, but the Canes are ...

Former KHL star Nikishin has joined the Hurricanes and practiced with the NHL team, but has not played in a game, drawing ...

Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky revealed Wednesday on a Zoom call with local media, that new defenseman ...

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 ...

Alexander Nikishin’s situation in Carolina is bizarre. On April 11, two weeks ago, the Hurricanes announced that the player ...

The Carolina Hurricanes officially registered defenseman Alexander Nikishin to an entry-level contract, Walt Ruff announced ...

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 ...

Alexander Nikishin has taken the ice for the first time with the Carolina Hurricanes. As for when the Russian defenseman will ...

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 ...

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 ...

RALEIGH, N.C. - On April 11, he agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Seven days later, he arrived in Raleigh. And on Saturday, Alexander Nikishin took his ...