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Alexander Nikishin

Alexander Nikishin

D • Carolina Hurricanes Proj Rank N/A Actual N/A 190 ADP • Trade Value
G AST PTS SOG +/- PIM FSP
7.46
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Alexander Nikishin Average Draft Position

Alexander Nikishin is currently being drafted in round 17, with an ADP of 190.1

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Nikishin Projection

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Depth Chart

Carolina Hurricanes

Roster Breakdown
NAME OWN START
Pyotr Kochetkov 65% 33%
Brandon Bussi 94% 49%
NAME OWN START
K'Andre Miller 47% 27%
Jaccob Slavin 22% 13%
Alexander Nikishin 37% 12%
Jalen Chatfield 2% 1%
Shayne Gostisbehere 99% 77%
Sean Walker 78% 56%
NAME OWN START
William Carrier 5% 2%
Nikolaj Ehlers 91% 34%
Andrei Svechnikov 100% 60%
Taylor Hall 26% 6%
NAME OWN START
Jordan Martinook 2% 1%
Jackson Blake 83% 36%
NAME OWN START
Sebastian Aho 100% 60%
Seth Jarvis 96% 8%
Logan Stankoven 85% 35%
Jordan Staal 8% 1%
Mark Jankowski 12% 8%

Line Combinations

PAIRLEFT DEFENSE (LD)RIGHT DEFENSE (RD)
Pair 1K'Andre MillerSean Walker
Pair 2Jaccob SlavinJalen Chatfield
Pair 3Shayne GostisbehereMike Reilly
ORDERGOALIEROLEROTATION STATUS
#1Brandon BussiStarter (1A)Tandem (1A)
#1Pyotr KochetkovStarter (1B)Tandem (1B)

Team Injuries

PLAYERSTATUSNOTES
Jordan Staal
#11 · C
OutIRCalf
Staal is dealing with a torn calf and has been placed on the injured reserve list. He is expected to miss 1-2 months.
INJ SINCE: Oct 11
Seth Jarvis
#24 · C
OutIRShoulder
Jarvis is dealing with a shoulder injury and has been placed on the non-roster injured reserve list.
INJ SINCE: Jun 26
Taylor Hall
#71 · LW
OutDTDUpper Body
Hall is dealing with an upper-body injury and will not take the ice for the Hurricanes.
INJ SINCE: Oct 13
PLAYERSTATUSNOTES
Alexander Nikishin
#21 · D
OutDTDPersonal
Nikishin is dealing with a contract dispute and will not take the ice for the Hurricanes.
INJ SINCE: Jul 1

Team Rankings

G
31
4th
A
56
4th
SOG
258
2nd
FOW
238
9th
PPG
8
5th
PPA
15
4th
PPP
23
4th
SHG
2
2nd
SHP
5
4th
HITS
184
10th
BLK
90
25th
GA
19
8th
TeamW-LWin %PTS
HurricanesHurricanes6-1-10.75013
RangersRangers6-3-00.66712
CapitalsCapitals4-3-00.5718
DevilsDevils4-3-00.5718
IslandersIslanders3-4-10.3757
PenguinsPenguins3-4-10.3757
Blue JacketsBlue Jackets2-3-00.4004
FlyersFlyers0-6-30.0003

Team Stats

PlayerGPGASOG+/-PIMPPGO/S
Sebastian Aho867276103  
Mark Jankowski85111100  
Logan Stankoven84119621  
Jordan Staal6006-200  
Jesperi Kotkaniemi6024-140  
PlayerGPGASOG+/-PIMPPGO/S
Andrei Svechnikov86527563  
Taylor Hall83217280  
Eric Robinson82213200  
Jordan Martinook81213-240  
Jackson Blake81721340  
Nicolas Deslauriers4002-170  
William Carrier80613180  
Nikolaj Ehlers80415-300  
PlayerGPGASOG+/-PIMPPGO/S
Sean Walker80610-160  
Shayne Gostisbehere82315521  
Mike Reilly6028500  
Jaccob Slavin80212400  
Jalen Chatfield80211360  
K'Andre Miller81212-340  
Juuso Valimaki0000000  
Charles Alexis Legault20020120  
PlayerGPWLOTLSASVGASOO/S
Pyotr Kochetkov4400797270  
Brandon Bussi42119381120  
Cayden Primeau00000000  

Owned Breakdown

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Schedule

DATE OPP SCORE
10-13 WASW 4-2
10-17 @WPG3:30 PM
10-18 @CGY8:00 PM

Player Timeline

Sep 28th

Hurricanes and Alexander Nikishin Seek Resolution on How to Move Forward ...

Sep 25th

Alexander Nikishin Leaves Agency as He Weighs New Representation

Jun 25th

Six NHL Teams Reportedly Pursuing Alexander Nikishin as RFA Contract ...

Jun 24th

Hurricanes Considering Trade for Alexander Nikishin as RFA Decision ...

Jun 16th

Alexander Nikishin Caps First Full NHL Season in Style

Jun 12th

Alexander Nikishin Named to NHL All-Rookie Team After Record-Breaking ...

May 7th

Hurricanes Lineup Update: Nikishin Returns, Andersen Set for Seventh ...

May 6th

Hurricanes Prepare for Game 3 with Nikishin Cleared to Return, Andersen ...

May 5th

Alexander Nikishin Cleared to Play Ahead of Game 3 vs. Flyers

May 4th

Frederik Andersen Reclaims Starter’s Role for Hurricanes Ahead of ...

May 2nd

Hurricanes Lineup Update: Andersen Appears Set to Start Game 1 vs. Flyers, ...

May 1st

Hurricanes back to full strength ahead of Game 1 vs. Flyers

Apr 29th

Alexander Nikishin Returns to Skating in No-Contact Jersey as Hurricanes ...

Apr 28th

Hurricanes Return to Practice; Ehlers and Nikishin Remain Out, Reilly ...

Apr 26th

Nikishin Seen Celebrating After Game 4, Positive Sign After Big Hit

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