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Alexander Nikishin

Hurricanes on a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ With Nikishin Extension

Zach Martin | February 23, 2026

Now that the Brandon Bussi extension is taken care of, the Carolina Hurricanes have a couple more players that they could extend for the 2026-27 season, and beyond. One of…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Suggested Trade Has Hurricanes Getting Panarin From the Rangers in Deadline Blockbuster

Jesse Courville-Lynch | January 24, 2026

The New York Rangers haven’t been able to figure out a way to crawl out from the bottom of the standings this season, and find themselves headed towards being sellers…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers

Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin’s Early-Season Production Is Being Overlooked

Zach Martin | November 3, 2025

The Carolina Hurricanes are 7-4-0 11 games into the 2025-26 season. They’re only four points behind the Metropolitan Division lead with two games in hand on the New Jersey Devils…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

3 Early Takeaways From Hurricanes’ Training Camp

Zach Martin | September 21, 2025

After a few days of on-ice practices, things are slowly coming together for the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of their first preseason game on Monday, Sept. 22, against the Tampa Bay…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Season Previews

Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin Invited to 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

Zach Martin | August 26, 2025

The NHLPA on Tuesday morning (Aug. 26) announced the roster for the upcoming 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase that will be held on Sep. 3 at Medstar Capitals Iceplex Arena. It…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Prospects, NHL News

Hurricanes’ Defense Being Unnecessarily Questioned by NHL World

Zach Martin | August 5, 2025

It seems the NHL world is once again questioning the Carolina Hurricanes’ approach going into a season, one offseason removed from being asked to make the playoffs. Last summer, the…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Rumours: Cronin, Ducks, Sharks, Oilers, Hurricanes, Nikishin

Jacob Billington | April 19, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Anaheim Ducks have fired head coach Greg Cronin after two seasons, what could be next for them? Elsewhere, the San Jose Sharks are apparently…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Column, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, San Jose Sharks

Hurricanes Sign Impact Prospect Alexander Nikishin to 2-Year ELC

Zach Martin | April 11, 2025

The news that all Carolina Hurricanes fans have been waiting for has been confirmed: Alexander Nikishin has terminated his contract with SKA of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). SKA announced…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Prospects, NHL News

NHL Rumors: McDavid, Klingberg, Oilers, Canadiens, Hurricanes

Jim Parsons | April 10, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid returned from injury, but John Klingberg was placed on LTIR by the Edmonton Oilers, likely ending his season and run with the team.…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins

Hurricanes Prospect Report: Nikishin, Mercuri & More

Alex Ohari | April 4, 2025

Welcome to the eighth instalment of the revived “Future Canes” prospect series. In this column, we take a look at Carolina Hurricanes prospects who are standing out and enjoying success, whether they’re…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice, Hurricanes Prospects

Hurricanes’ Trade Deadline Has Set Them Up for a Reload in the 2025 Offseason

Zach Martin | March 9, 2025

As it’s been over 24 hours since the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline closed, all the league’s eyes now turn to the sprint for the 2025 NHL Playoffs. There will be…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice, Trade Deadline

Hurricanes’ Prospects Nikishin & Artamonov Shine in the KHL

Alessandro Seren Rosso | October 14, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes have every reason to be excited as their top prospects, Alexander Nikishin and Nikita Artamonov, continue to make waves in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Both players…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Prospects
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