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Will Hurricanes defender Alexander Nikishin play in NHL playoffs? What we know
Russian defenseman Nikishin joined the Carolina Hurricanes in time for the NHL playoffs. He continues to practice while ...
Inside the Hurricanes’ multi-continent mission to get top Russian prospect Alexander Nikishin to the U.S.
Nikishin is available for the playoffs after a six-day journey that took him more than 10,000 miles across six cities in ...
Why Russian defender Alexander Nikishin hasn’t signed contract with Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov, right, serves as interpreter for defenseman Alexander Nikishin after practice ...
What’s the delay on an Alexander Nikishin contract? Why the Hurricanes aren’t concerned
A quote from the prospect's agent Friday stoked fears that he could request a trade or return to Russia, but the Canes are ...
Alexander Nikishin Is Technically Unsigned, But Hurricanes Aren't At All Worried
Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky revealed Wednesday on a Zoom call with local media, that new defenseman ...
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Why it took so long for the Hurricanes to officially sign Alexander Nikishin
The Carolina Hurricanes officially registered defenseman Alexander Nikishin to an entry-level contract on Saturday following ...
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Carolina Hurricanes get first look at defenseman Alexander Nikishin on the ice
Alexander Nikishin has taken the ice for the first time with the Carolina Hurricanes. As for when the Russian defenseman will play in a game with the Hurricanes, that remains to be seen. “I don’t ...
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Quotebook: Nikishin's First Practice In Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. - On April 11, he agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Seven days ...
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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 ...