# Blues Eye Nikishin for Defense | Carolina Hurricanes News

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Podcast: [Carolina Hurricanes News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/carolina-hurricanes-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7545442)
Published: 2026-07-05T17:54:51+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c0884880e6058188

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