Nikishin signed his entry-level contract with the Hurricanes in April and played in four games through the team’s playoff run to the Eastern Conference Final. Now, Nikishin is entering the 2025-26 ...

Carolina Hurricanes rookie Alexander Nikishin has made a quick impact during the Stanley Cup playoffs, earning the nickname ‘Niki’ and impressing in a must-win game vs. Florida Panthers.

Alexander Nikishin, one of the Carolina Hurricanes’ top prospects, made his NHL debut last season, and people are excited to ...

Learning More About Alexander Nikishin Insight on the new blueliner from the man who runs the draft for the Canes By Walt Ruff @WaltRuff Hurricanes.com April 11, 2025 ...

Alexander Nikishin, a standout rookie for the Carolina Hurricanes, showed skill and poise in the NHL playoffs, earning praise from coach Rod Brind’Amour.

Hurricanes' top prospect Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut in Thursday's Game 5 win over the Capitals and drew strong reviews from teammates and coach Rod Brind'Amour.

Nikishin wasn’t just surviving; he was providing the spark that Brind’Amour had spent three games chasing. Entering the game, the Hurricanes hadn’t just been outscored 16-4.

Alexander Nikishin, a standout rookie for the Carolina Hurricanes, showed skill and poise in the NHL playoffs, earning praise from coach Rod Brind’Amour.

One of those youngsters is Alexander Nikishin, who was huge in Game 4. The 23-year-old rookie defenseman picked up a turnover and slid it to Logan Stankoven for Carolina's first goal, a game-changer.