Russian defenseman Nikishin joined the Carolina Hurricanes in time for the NHL playoffs. He continues to practice while ...

Nikishin is available for the playoffs after a six-day journey that took him more than 10,000 miles across six cities in ...

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

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov, right, serves as interpreter for defenseman Alexander Nikishin after practice ...

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 ...

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

RALEIGH, N.C. - On April 11, he agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Seven days ...

The Carolina Hurricanes officially registered defenseman Alexander Nikishin to an entry-level contract on Saturday following ...

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 ...

The Devils finally ink KHL forward prospect, Arseni Gritsyuk, to a one-year contract. The post Devils Finally Sign Top Forward Prospect; 2025-26 Expectations appeared first on New Jersey Hockey Now.

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 ...

The Carolina Hurricanes did everything they could to get defenseman Alexander Nikishin out of Russia and into the NHL as quickly as possible. Nikishin, after resolving visa issues, flew to the U.S ...