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Hurricanes sign Nikishin to 1-year, $3M deal to end restricted free agent's contract stalemate

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The Carolina Hurricanes signed restricted free agent Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract on Sunday, ending a stalemate that had kept him out of play since the season began. General Manager Eric Tulsky expressed optimism about Nikishin's return and contribution after his performance in last year’s playoffs and regular season, where he recorded 11 goals and 22 assists while helping the team win their second Stanley Cup title.

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The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract on October 25, 2026, resolving his contract stalemate. Nikishin, a restricted free agent who had not played this season, was a key player during the team's Stanley Cup championship in the previous year. The Hurricanes' general manager Eric Tulsky expressed relief at signing Nikishin, stating they look forward to his contributions in the upcoming season. Selected as a third-round pick in 2020 and seen as a prized prospect, Nikishin played 81 regular-season games last year with 11 goals and 22 assists, contributing significantly during their playoff run that led them to win their second Stanley Cup.

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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. asserted

Hurricanes → sign → agent

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. asserted

he → reign → year

“We’re glad that Alexander is returning to our group,” Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky said in a statement. asserted

Tulsky → ’re → statement

“This has been a long process, but we look forward to him re-entering our locker room ready to contribute with the Hurricanes, as he did during a Stanley Cup championship season last year.” asserted

he → look → season

The 25-year-old Nikishin was a third-round pick in the 2020 draft and had been considered a prized prospect. asserted

Nikishin → consider → draft

He made his NHL debut when he was pressed into duty due to injuries in the 2025 playoffs, which ended with a loss to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. asserted

which → make → Final

Nikishin played 81 regular-season games last year and posted 11 goals, 22 assists and a plus-18 rating. asserted

Nikishin → play → goals

He worked as a third-pairing defenseman while appearing in 17 of 19 postseason games as the Hurricanes won their second Cup, the other coming in 2006. asserted

other → work → 2006

Hurricanes sign Nikishin to 1-year, $3M deal to end restricted free agent's contract stalemate

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