Canes' Nikishin Deal: Bridge or Bold Bet?
The Hurricanes face a high-stakes crossroads with Alexander Nikishin's next contract after his breakout rookie season lights up the blueline. GM Eric Tulsky weighs bridge deals around $4-5 million or a longer seven-year commitment pushing $8 million, all while trade rumors swirl ahead of the deadline. Teams covet the Russian star's size, skill, and analytics edge, but Carolina holds the cards with cap space and picks to chase a superstar instead.


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