Few prospects in Carolina Hurricanes history have garnered the hype and anticipation that Alexander Nikishin has over the last few years. We'd been counting down the days until he was eligible to sign his entry-level deal for years before our dreams finally came true at the end of the KHL season in 2025. Finally, our patience had paid off.
Nikishin was selected in the 3rd round of the 2020 Draft with a pick the Hurricanes received from the Sabres for Jeff Skinner. One thing that immediately stands out about him is his size, which was true during his draft year as well.