What happened: The 24-year-old still desires a change of scenery as of Monday, per The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. Carolina was open to trading him in June and reportedly offered him plus a first-round pick to the Winnipeg Jets for Connor Hellebuyck.
NHL·TRADE·September 14, 2026 04:43 PM ET
Nikishin requested trade from Hurricanes, per LeBrun
Carolina offered him for Hellebuyck in June
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read
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