Matthew Schaefer’s Contract Talks Heat Up—Could Alexander Nikishin’s Future Be the Real Game-Changer?
It’ll be interesting, Jeff, to see what that term is, just given how this offseason is kind of shaked out, and these young players, instead of taking that usual max of eight years, which will be seven years starting on September 15th.
They’re taking that five-year deal that only buys one UFA year and really kind of allows them to re-dip in the pool of the contracts at age 26, which is still their prime years.”
Keep an eye on Carolina Hurricanes RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin between now and the start of camp
NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman on Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin. He’s an RFA, and has had his name in the rumor mill this offseason. Nothing seems imminent, but he’s someone to keep an eye on.
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