Defenseman Alexander Nikishin ended his stalemate with the Carolina Hurricanes Sunday by signing a one-year deal for $3 million, tabling talks for a long-term deal until a later date.

Might Edvinsson and Red Wings follow Nikishin’s lead with Canes?
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Defenseman Alexander Nikishin ended his stalemate with the Carolina Hurricanes Sunday by signing a one-year deal for $3 million, tabling talks for a long-term deal until a later date.
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Might Edvinsson and Red Wings follow Nikishin’s lead with Canes?
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- $3 million
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- Detroit Red Wings
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Trade
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Published October 26, 2026

