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Nikishin, Alexander
#21

Age:
23
Cap Hit:
$925,000
Born:
Oct. 2, 2001
Clause:
ELC
Birthplace:
RUS
Height:
6'3"
ELC Signing Age:
23
Weight:
196 lbs
Waivers Age:
24
Shoots:
Left
Daily Cap Hit:
$4,818

Contracts | $925,000

Entry-Level Contract

Signed By: Eric Tulsky

Length: 2 years

Value: $5,887,500

Expiry Status: RFA

Cap %: 1.0

Signing Team: Carolina Hurricanes

Signing Date: Apr. 26, 2025

Alexander Nikishin signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. A powerful two-way defenseman known for his physical play, strong positioning, and offensive upside, Nikishin brings top-four potential to the Hurricanes' blue line.

SeasonClauseCap HitAAVP. BonusesS. BonusesBase SalaryTotal SalaryMinors Salary
2024-25$925,000$2,943,750$1,037,500$92,500$832,500$925,000$80,000
2025-26$925,000$2,943,750$3,000,000$92,500$832,500$925,000$80,000
TOTAL$925,000$2,943,750$0$185,000$1,665,000$1,850,000$160,000

Stats

TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
2016-17CSKA Moskva U1631312150.48000.010 - -
2017-18CSKA Moskva U1720331.50000.00 - -
2018-19MHK Krylia Sovetov Moskva62817250.400140.055 - -
2019-20Spartak Moskva290330.100-30.023011 - 010.05
2019-20Khimik Voskresensk20000.000-10.00 - -
2019-20MHK Spartak Moskva60330.50060.042000 - 0-20.02
2020-21Spartak Moskva201450.25010.044000 - 0-20.02
2020-21Khimik Voskresensk30331.00030.002000 - 0-20.00
2020-21MHK Spartak Moskva10000.00000.022112 - 000.02
2021-22Spartak Moskva4684120.26030.0393112 - 020.00
2021-22Russia60000.00020.04 - -
2021-22Russia70110.14000.02 - -
2021-22Khimik Voskresensk00.00 - 3022 - 010.02
2022-23SKA St. Petersburg651144550.850190.05016448 - 040.010
2023-24SKA St. Petersburg671739560.840320.0395101 - 030.04
2024-25SKA St. Petersburg611729460.750190.0324213 - 000.02
2024-25CAR00.00 - 4011 - 15:59-50.06
NHL TOTAL00000.00000.0040110.0015-50.06
TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
Non-NHL stats for Alexander Nikishin via Elite Prospects