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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour says there is no “set-in-stone” plan for inserting Nikishin into the lineup as Carolina’s ...

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 ...

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 ...