Russian defenseman Nikishin joined the Carolina Hurricanes in time for the NHL playoffs. He continues to practice while ...

Nikishin is available for the playoffs after a six-day journey that took him more than 10,000 miles across six cities in ...

A quote from the prospect's agent Friday stoked fears that he could request a trade or return to Russia, but the Canes are ...

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov, right, serves as interpreter for defenseman Alexander Nikishin after practice ...

Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky revealed Wednesday on a Zoom call with local media, that new defenseman ...

RALEIGH, N.C. - On April 11, he agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Seven days ...

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 ...

The Carolina Hurricanes officially registered defenseman Alexander Nikishin to an entry-level contract on Saturday following ...

RALEIGH, N.C. - Alexander Nikishin, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman. Sounds pretty good, doesn't it? It's a moment many fans of the team have eagerly awaited for the past several seasons. His list of ...

The wait is finally over and top blueline prospect Alexander Nikishin has at long last joined the Carolina Hurricanes in ...

The Carolina Hurricanes did everything they could to get defenseman Alexander Nikishin out of Russia and into the NHL as quickly as possible. Nikishin, after resolving visa issues, flew to the U.S ...

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 ...