Contract talks stall between Hurricanes and Alexander Nikishin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:53 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes are two months away from preseason activities, with contract negotiations concerning Alexander Nikishin currently stalled. Despite Nikishin's reported desire for a significant salary, the Hurricanes have mentioned his name in ongoing trade talks. This period of the offseason has brought both calm and chaos as teams navigate contract disputes across the league. The Hurricanes also held a mailbag session, inviting fans to submit questions and trade ideas to help generate conversation ahead of next season.
- •Carolina Hurricanes begin preseason in two months
- •Contract talks with Alexander Nikishin are stalled
- •Nikishin desires a higher salary amid trade discussions
- •Fans can submit questions for a mailbag session
- •Recent activity includes NHL Entry Draft and free agency
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes Mailbag: Carolina’s Offseason, Nikishin Stalemate, Silliness — Ask Me Anything!
"It’s just a hair over two months until the Carolina Hurricanes begin preseason, with the Prospect Showcase typically beginning a […]
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