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Blues Eye Nikishin for Defense | Carolina Hurricanes News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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- 85
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Summary
The St. Louis Blues are eyeing a big move, targeting Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin — a 21-year-old rookie who lit up the NHL with 11 goals, 33 points, and a Stanley Cup win in just 81 games. Standing 6’3”, he’s a physical, two-way force with a heavy shot, elite vision, and 132 hits. But here’s the catch: Carolina won’t budge without also shipping off Jesperi Kotkaniemi. If the Blues bite, they’d add Nikishin to their growing left-shot defense corps — including Broberg and Fowler — signaling a bold, future-focused rebuild. The chess match is on, and the stakes are high. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c0884880e6058188