Carolina Hurricanes sign Alexander Nikishin to one-year contract
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract on October 25, 2026, resolving a contract stalemate that kept him out of training camp and the first part of the season. After being a notable trade candidate and seeking a higher salary, Nikishin will return to contribute to the team after sitting out. He previously set a franchise rookie record for goals by a defenseman, finishing last season with 11 goals and 33 points. This contract allows him to return to play while setting the stage for potential negotiations next offseason.
- •Nikishin signs a one-year, $3 million deal with the Hurricanes.
- •He was a third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.
- •Nikishin scored 11 goals last season, setting a rookie franchise record.
- •His previous contract demands led to a prolonged stalemate.
- •Nikishin can now become arbitration-eligible next summer.
- 11:11 PMESPN NHL — Canes reach one-year, $3M deal with Nikishin
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes sign Nikishin to 1-year, $3M deal to end restricted free agent's contract stalemate
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Carolina Hurricanes End Stalemate With Unsigned RFA Alexander Nikishin
"(AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract to end a contract stalemate with a restricted free agent yet to play this season.The reigning Stanley Cup champions announced the deal Sunday, coming after Nikishin's name had been mentioned as a potential trade candidate as he sat out to start the year.
"The Hurricanes have agreed to a one-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin, ending a months-long standoff.
"Not many observers saw this one coming. A one-year… $3 million deal for Alexander Nikishin with the Carolina Hurricanes? It […]
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External links- ESPN NHLOct 25, 2026, 11:11 PMCanes reach one-year, $3M deal with Nikishin
The Hurricanes have agreed to a one-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin, ending a months-long standoff.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 9:49 PMHurricanes sign Nikishin to 1-year, $3M deal to end restricted free agent's contract stalemate
(AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract to end a contract stalemate with a restricted free agent yet to play this season.The reigning Stanley Cup champions announced the deal Sunday, coming after Nikishin's name had been mentioned as a potential trade candidate as he sat out to start the year.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 9:41 PMCarolina Hurricanes End Stalemate With Unsigned RFA Alexander Nikishin
Not many observers saw this one coming. A one-year… $3 million deal for Alexander Nikishin with the Carolina Hurricanes? It […]
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