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 not concerned.

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

In an almost unprecedented move, SKA St. Peterburg in the KHL agreed to release star defenseman Alexander Nikishin from his contract in order to allow him to head to the NHL in time for the Stanley ...

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

Former KHL star Alexander Nikishin has joined the Hurricanes and practiced with the NHL team, but has not played in a game, ...

"The great thing about Alex is his versatility. You have a defenseman who is suited to play our style, with the ability to ...

The Carolina Hurricanes have officially registered an NHL contract for the defenceman on Saturday, making him eligible to ...

The Carolina Hurricanes on Friday signed top prospect Alexander Nikishin to a two-year, entry-level contract that begins immediately. Nikishin, 23, got his first NHL contract hours after he and his ...

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 ...

Alexander Nikishin and Logan Stankoven were jostling in front of the net at the Carolina Hurricanes practice Monday and it was quite the sight. The contrast: Nikishin is 6 feet 4 and 220 pounds ...