Prospect Info: #69(nice)OA - Hurricanes select LHD Alexander Nikishin (Spartak - KHL)

[A Star is Burns]

i choose to believe russian fans and media believe he will be heading to north america officially at the end of the khl season, so no all-star game is his "punishment"

Hmmm, good point. I shall rethink my plan for him. He should go Boom all they asses and then rage quit the league and get someone to smuggle him over here immediately.

 

[Chrispy]

Most assume this, yes. I would say it is not 100%. If I had to put odds on it I'd say like 90-95% maybe a little higher. But not a complete guarantee.

More importantly, not 99%.

 

[Svechhammer]

Aww he's saving himself for us

 

[BadgerCane58]

More importantly, not 99%.

SKA had TDA on their #1 PP up until a few games ago. Nikishin was playing the wall, which isn’t a good fit for him. The past couple of games, he’s back to his spot on the point and he has started to get points again.

 

[Unsustainable]

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Are they sponsored by Gatorade or does the neon orange G mean something else?

 

[bleuetbio]

A curiosity for the Habs fan too. We know that a lot people of our staff make the trip recently to Russia to have a close look at Demidov game, but is it possible some talks are in the making to MAYBE transfer his right the habs?

What could be done?

 

[MinJaBen]

A curiosity for the Habs fan too. We know that a lot people of our staff make the trip recently to Russia to have a close look at Demidov game, but is it possible some talks are in the making to MAYBE transfer his right the habs?

What could be done?

Stop dreaming?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

A curiosity for the Habs fan too. We know that a lot people of our staff make the trip recently to Russia to have a close look at Demidov game, but is it possible some talks are in the making to MAYBE transfer his right the habs?

What could be done?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Stop dreaming?

On the Habs board, he proposed Matheson for Nikishin straight up?

 

[MinJaBen]

On the Habs board, he proposed Matheson for Nikishin straight up?

Oh, I thought briefly of going over there to see what was being discussed, but decided that I had already used enough of my gummies on the other thread and probably didn’t have enough left for what I would find there.

Once again, I was correct.

 

[bleuetbio]

On the Habs board, he proposed Matheson for Nikishin straight up?

Assuming we'll get a 1st rounder for Matheson, what are you asking for? What we have to add to a 1st round pick?

 

[Unsustainable]

Assuming we'll get a 1st rounder for Matheson, what are you asking for?

You're asking for a potential #1 D, that is physical and scores. He will be in Carolina in a few months.

 

[MinJaBen]

Assuming we'll get a 1st rounder for Matheson, what are you asking for?

Demidov. I mean, he only cost you a first rounder, so should be equal…

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Assuming we'll get a 1st rounder for Matheson, what are you asking for?

We're not asking. He's about as untouchable as one can be in Carolina. It would be like a Canes fan saying:

"Hey, Canes management went to Russia to watch Nikishin, maybe we can swing a deal with Montreal for Demidov".

 

[bleuetbio]

I see... sorry to bother you guys. You have a good one in the pipeline. Nice grab!

Then, I wouldnt be that surprised to see Nikishin traded for immediate help like written previously on a LWDS article.

 

[MinJaBen]

I see... sorry to bother you guys. You have a good one in the pipeline. Nice grab!

Then, I wouldnt be that surprised to see Nikishin traded for immediate help like written previously on a LWDS article.

I see the issue here. Don’t get your sushi from a gas station, and don’t get your Canes information from LWDS.

 

[Svechhammer]

I see... sorry to bother you guys. You have a good one in the pipeline. Nice grab!

Then, I wouldnt be that surprised to see Nikishin traded for immediate help like written previously on a LWDS article.

Oh God apologies for having to read LWDS, nobody should be forced that upon them.

That said to answer your original question, the cost to get Nikishin would be so high you would laugh at it being unreasonable, and that would be the point. You're not getting him for anything less than a gigantic overpayment.

 

[WreckingCrew]

Since Demidov is a 1st rounder, I'd gladly give up our 1st rounder this year for him!!

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

What is LWDS? Is that the Last Word Army guy?

 

[HisIceness]

Since Demidov is a 1st rounder, I'd gladly give up our 1st rounder this year for him!!

On Montreals behalf, I accept. Let's call the league office now!

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I see the issue here. Don’t get your sushi from a gas station, and don’t get your Canes information from LWDS.

Ok, like a dumbass, I went and searched for the article. It looks like he was referencing was February 2023 talking about potentially going for it and getting immediate help as they had Stanley cup aspirations and may not want to wait until 2025. It also said "his likelihood to leave the KHL in 2025. Nikishin has the tools to be a solid NHL defenceman and you’d hate to give up on a potential Norris trophy winner."

It was basically a speculation article looking at the pros and cons of moving him 2 YEARS AGO vs. waiting for him to come in 2025.

So not only is the article not a good source and speculative, it talks about a situation that existed 2 years ago.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

We're not asking. He's about as untouchable as one can be in Carolina. It would be like a Canes fan saying:

"Hey, Canes management went to Russia to watch Nikishin, maybe we can swing a deal with Montreal for Demidov".

Nadeau for Demidov seems fair

 

[Svechhammer]

The countdown is officially officially on

 

[A Star is Burns]

My body is ready.