NHL Rumor Roundup: Alexander Nikishin Still Awaits A Trade, Shane Wright Remains With The Kraken

Sep 21, 2026, 1:02 PM ET|Comments (0)

from The Hockey News,

Alexander Nikishin remains a fixture in the NHL rumor mill , especially since it was revealed last week that the 24-year-old Carolina Hurricanes defenseman requested a trade during the off-season.

A restricted free agent, Nikishin remains absent from training camp , awaiting his fate. Hurricanes management isn’t commenting on his status, adding fuel to the conjecture.

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