Carolina signs Nikishin; Larkin, Edvinsson left unresolved

One-year, $3M deal ends Carolina RFA standoff

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Carolina signed Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract. The agreement resolves the RFA standoff that left Nikishin exempt from the Dec. 1 deadline. Larkin and Edvinsson remain as the final unresolved situations.

Why it matters: The signing locks in a blueline option for the 2026-27 regular season. Two open situations keep roster and cap planning in flux across the league. The remaining order now centers on Larkin and Edvinsson.

By the numbers: Nikishin: 1 year, $3M. Prior status: exempt from Dec. 1 RFA deadline.

What to watch: Watch for terms and timelines on Larkin and Edvinsson. Carolina turns to integrating Nikishin into the active roster.

Sources

Yahoo Sports 2026-10-26T15:56:08.164888+00:00

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