Top defensive prospect Alexander Nikishin seems to be well on his way to joining the Carolina Hurricanes as he was just released from his KHL contract with SKA St. Petersburg. His contract was set ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — 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 ...

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