As the Carolina Hurricanes get ready to defend their Stanley Cup championship, one member of their group is asking for a trade out. Restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin did not take part in training camp and reportedly asked for a trade following the 2025-26 season. Now on the eve of the regular-season opener, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported Nikishin has requested a five-year deal with an average annual value of $9 mill…
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