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

TRENDINGU.S. Grand Prix | Live updatesNFL Week 7 updatesCFB Winners and LosersRodgers makes historyTop 50 MLB free agentsStory byStory byHurricanes sign Nikishin to 1-year, $3M deal to end restricted free agent's contract stalemateFILE - Carolina Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin (21) protects the puck from Vegas Golden Knights' Nic Dowd (26) during the first period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series in Raleigh, N.C., June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker, File) (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)Associated PressSun, October 25, 2026 at 9:49 PM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCarolina Hurricanes End Stalemate With Unsigned RFA Alexander NikishinNot many observers saw this one coming. A one-year… $3 million deal for Alexander Nikishin with the Carolina Hurricanes? It […]SportsnautHurricanes, Nikishin Finally Agree To ContractThe reigning champions end a high-stakes stalemate, re-signing the record-breaking rookie blueliner to a short-term deal after a summer of trade demands and intense market speculation.The Hockey News - Carolina HurricanesCarolina Hurricanes Trade Pitch Loses Alexander Nikishin for Unexpected GoaltenderThe Carolina Hurricanes have likely lost count of all the trade rumors shipping Alexander Nikishin out.Nevertheless, more are rising to the surface.In fact, one of the more recent trade rumors shows an interesting development that could occur.Hurricanes Trade Pitch Lands Minnesota Wild’s GoaltenderLet’s be real, stranger things have happened in the NHL.Yet this is still […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Trade Pitch Loses Alexander Nikishin for Unexpected Goaltender appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementHurricanes Tried to Acquire Forward in Hellebuyck Trade PushThe Carolina Hurricanes tried to land a forward, as they looked to make a serious push for Connor Hellebuyck. 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The Canes finished up their road trip with a […]SB NationEveryone Gets a Shot: Kochetkov Leads Hurricanes to Shutout Win Over Blues in Conclusion of Road TripThe Western Conference road trip is done! The Carolina Hurricanes came out of the five-game journey with seven points, finishing […]SportsnautThe Reason Jets Didn’t Trade Connor Hellebuyck To HurricanesThe Winnipeg Jets appeared to have some frontrunners for Connor Hellebuyck for a while. The Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes and Utah Mammoth all seemed to spend time in the potential lead for a Hellebuyck trade. In the end, though, none of those teams got Hellebuyck. Instead, it was the New Jersey Devils who swooped in […] The post The Reason Jets Didn’t Trade Connor Hellebuyck To Hurricanes appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDevils GM Turns Back on His Word With Blockbuster TradeSunny Mehta hasn’t been in charge of the New Jersey Devils for very long, as he was named the team’s new general manager on April 16, but he’s already going back on his word.When the Devils’ general manager spoke to NHL.com’s Mike Monreale back in September, just over a month ago, “There are objective measures […] The post Devils GM Turns Back on His Word With Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNew York Rangers Find Their Replacement for Shesterkin On Sunday.The Rangers have found an unlikely replacement for Shesterkin.HockeyFeedCarolina Hurricanes Game 13: Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch vs. BluesAt last, the Carolina Hurricanes are playing their final game of the Western Conference road trip – closing things out […]SportsnautRangers sign James Reimer to NHL contract in latest goalie twistThe 38-year-old made just one start with the Wolf Pack, posting a 35-save shutout Friday.NY Post Sports'He Was Obviously The First Star Tonight': Pyotr Kochetkov, Nikolaj Ehlers, Rod Brind'Amour On Shutout Win, Close Of Road TripPyotr Kochetkov’s dominant goaltending fueled a flawless finale in St. Louis, as the Hurricanes capitalized on depth scoring to secure a statement victory before heading home.The Hockey News - Carolina HurricanesHurricanes @ Blues: Preview, How to Watch, Game ThreadThe annual State Fair Road Trip ends in the heart of the countrySB NationRangers Announce Signing of Veteran GoalieThe New York Rangers announced on Sunday that they have signed goalie James Reimer to a one-year contract after releasing him from a PTO.Reimer had been playing with the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack but was released early on Sunday morning amidst trade rumors that would have seen New York land a goalie from another organization […] The post Rangers Announce Signing of Veteran Goalie appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNHL Insider Reveals The Florida Panthers' Offer For Connor HellebuyckOn Friday, the Connor Hellebuyck saga came to an end when the New Jersey Devils made a blockbuster move. The Florida Panthers were involved in trade discussions in the summer, and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed what the Panthers were willing to give up to land Hellebuyck.The Hockey News - Florida Panthers