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Will Hurricanes defender Alexander Nikishin play in NHL playoffs? What we know
Russian defenseman Nikishin joined the Carolina Hurricanes in time for the NHL playoffs. He continues to practice while ...
Inside the Hurricanes’ multi-continent mission to get top Russian prospect Alexander Nikishin to the U.S.
Nikishin is available for the playoffs after a six-day journey that took him more than 10,000 miles across six cities in ...
Why Russian defender Alexander Nikishin hasn’t signed contract with Hurricanes
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 & Observer ...
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Learning More About Alexander Nikishin
"The great thing about Alex is his versatility. You have a defenseman who is suited to play our style, with the ability to ...
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Quotebook: Nikishin's First Practice In Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. - On April 11, he agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Seven days ...
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Why it took so long for the Hurricanes to officially sign Alexander Nikishin
The Carolina Hurricanes officially registered defenseman Alexander Nikishin to an entry-level contract on Saturday following ...
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Carolina Hurricanes get first look at defenseman Alexander Nikishin on the ice
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 ...
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Carolina Hurricanes get first look at defenseman Alexander Nikishin on the ice
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.