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Alexander Nikishin signs one-year, $3 million deal with Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes signed Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million deal, ending a stalemate over his contract.
Nikishin is a 25-year-old Russian defenseman returning to the NHL club.
He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2025-26 after recording 11 goals and 33 points.
He helped Carolina win the Stanley Cup, appearing in 17 playoff games and earning one assist.
His new contract gives him a place with the Hurricanes for one season.
The club says it is glad he is returning and expects him to contribute.
Alexander Nikishin signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.
The club announced the deal, ending the restricted free agent’s contract stalemate, according to Yahoo Sports.
The 25-year-old Russian defenseman was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team for 2025-26.
He ranked second among rookie defensemen in goals and points, and tied for second in assists.
Nikishin appeared in 17 playoff games in 2026 and helped Carolina win the Stanley Cup.
- Who
- Alexander Nikishin, a 25-year-old Russian defenseman, and the Carolina Hurricanes.
- What
- Nikishin signed a one-year contract worth $3 million.
- When
- The articles were published on October 25 and 26, 2026. The signing date was not stated.
- Where
- With the Carolina Hurricanes, a US-based NHL club.
- Why
- Yahoo Sports said the deal ended Nikishin’s restricted free agent contract stalemate.
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Nikishin was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team after recording 11 goals, 33 points and 22 assists among rookie defensemen.
He appeared in 17 playoff games, recorded one assist and helped Carolina win the Stanley Cup.
The Hurricanes announced a one-year, $3 million contract with Nikishin.
- Contract
- One year, $3 million
- Team
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Age
- 25
- 2025-26 rookie defenseman rankings
- Second in goals (11) and points (33); tied for second in assists (22)
- 2026 playoffs
- 17 games, one assist
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What people are saying
We’re glad that Alexander is returning to our group
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