Hurricanes’ Nikishin not under contract, won’t be attending training camp

Sep 16, 2026, 7:15 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Sportsnet,

“Alexander Nikishin is not under contract currently, so he will not be at camp when we hit the ice on Thursday," Tulsky wrote in a statement. "We won't be commenting further at this time.”

The rookie defenceman had 11 goals with 33 points in 81 regular-season games. During the team's run to a Stanley Cup title, Nikishin had one assist in 17 games.

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