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Don’t know about Evgeny Kuznetsov, but Alexander Nikishin’s officially come from the KHL to the NHL

Don’t know about Evgeny Kuznetsov, but Alexander Nikishin’s officially come from the KHL to the NHL

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 12, 2025, 00:01 IST

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Alexander Nikishin is set to join Carolina Hurricanes. He comes from SKA Saint Petersburg of the KHL. The Hurricanes signed Nikishin to a two-year entry-level contract. This follows Evgeny Kuznetsov's departure from the KHL. There were speculations about Kuznetsov joining Philadelphia Flyers. But the Hurricanes chose Nikishin instead. Nikishin's contract includes a $832,500 salary and a $185,000 signing bonus.

Don’t know about Evgeny Kuznetsov, but Alexander Nikishin’s officially come from the KHL to the NHL

(Image via Getty: Alexander Nikishin)

Only a day back, news was out that Evgeny Kuznetsov had left the KHL. We just don’t know left for the NHL or not. But the speculations are already out. About Evgeny Kuznetsov’s next NHL team. Will it be the Philadelphia Flyers? As anticipated by Broad Street Hockey? Broad Street Hockey wrote on their official X account, “Evgeny Kuznetsov is now a free agent after having his KHL contract terminated. Could he be a low-cost option for the Flyers to fix their center depth?�?on April 10, 2025.

Eric Tulsky, the GM of Carolina Hurricanes, says, “We are grateful for Alexander’s time with SKA Saint Petersburg,�?/strong>

Before 'Evgeny Kuznetsov-Philadelphia Flyers' situation could culminate into reality, we heard about someone else! Coming from the same books (SKA Saint Petersburg) of the KHL. And officially entering the NHL! We are talking about, like our headline just said, yes Alexander Nikishin.
The Carolina Hurricanes are looking smart at 46 wins, 27 losses, and 5 overtime losses, but they need someone. And they have just got that someone! Alexander Nikishin! The official X account of the Carolina Hurricanes just posted, “BRINGING THE BOOM TO RALEIGH!!! The #Canes have signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a two-year, entry-level contract 💪�?br/>Eric Tulsky talks about having Alexander Nikishin in the NHL from the KHL with NHL.com, “We are grateful for Alexander’s time with SKA Saint Petersburg, a premier European hockey franchise, which helped him develop into one of the top prospects in hockey. His size and skill have allowed him to have a record-breaking career in the KHL, and we believe he will be an impactful player in the NHL.�?br/>
Carolina Hurricanes did not select their former NHL player Evgeny Kuznetsov from the KHL but instead went for SKA Saint Petersburg’s Alexander Nikishin

Now, this one’s a shocker. Isn’t it? When Evgeny Kuznetsov mutually left the NHL(Carolina Hurricanes) to enter the KHL. The Hurricanes let him. And, now, when 32 YO Evgeny Kuznetsov parted ways with the SKA Saint Petersburg, the Hurricanes did not go for him. Instead, chose another SKA Saint Petersburg player/another KHL player, Alexander Nikishin. Boy, that must have hurt. Anyway. Talking about our prime topic - Alexander Nikishin.
Playing for SKA Saint Petersburg, Alexander Nikishin accumulated 177 points and 166 penalty minutes in 288 regular season games as their defenseman. In the postseason, Nikishin accumulated 15 points in 35 contests. Alexander Nikishin enters the NHL through the Carolina Hurricanes team. The NHL team and Nikishin have agreed on a two-year entry-level contract with a pay grade of $832,500 for both the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 NHL seasons and a signing bonus of $185,000.
Also Read: Evgeny Kuznetsov left the NHL for KHL and now leaves KHL for the NHL? | NHL News - The Times of India

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