Confirmed with Link: D - Alexander Nikishin signs 2 year ELC

[AhosDatsyukian]

The only other question then is, if the goal is to get him some AHL games why haven't they gotten Chicago to give him an ATO? He theoretically would feast on AHL talent and carry the Wolves probably

I don’t think that is the goal, it’s just an option if the Canes’ season ends first. Goal is for him to be injury insurance or to rotate in to the playoff lineup

 

[Nikishin al Gaib]

Knowing he was the PP QB for SKA, it might be worth trying him there in game 4. That first PP was brutal tonight

 

[chaz4hockey]

Chicago losing 3-0. Season over.

Sign, pay and play the man on Sunday.

 

[spockBokk]

No signed contract, no signing bonus. Also, no paycheck until next regular season. I can see why he might be a little antsy.

 

[tarheelhockey]

It’s a funny and sensitive thing to be mad about. It’s just a fact that’s true or not. Not like she’s shitting on us or anything.

I feel like not enough attention is being given to the fact that his signing was announced through the NHL officially, yet that turned out not to be true.

If I were a journalist I’d be all over that detail. Something goofy happened.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Wolves are done. Sign him tonight.

 

[Lempo]

I feel like not enough attention is being given to the fact that his signing was announced through the NHL officially, yet that turned out not to be true.

If I were a journalist I’d be all over that detail. Something goofy happened.

If that's the case, IMO it speaks louder for the reason being his eligibility to play in the AHL playoffs, and that only.

Dispell goofyness, sign the boy.

 

[Nikishin al Gaib]

Chicago being eliminated last night means there is no excuse to not sign Nikishin today.

If that doesn't happen, it's probably time to panic

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

He should be signed but even if not there isn’t anything to panic about

 

[ViD]

Rotenberg destroying Carolina and NHL in general, saying Nikishin should get back to Russia where he’s actually respected

Ротенберг о Никишине и «Каролине»: «Вернется в СКА, когда поймет, что там к нему другое отношение. Будет сконцентрирован на клубе и сборной России, а не на мечтах об НХЛ»

 

[spockBokk]

Rotenberg destroying Carolina and NHL in general, saying Nikishin should get back to Russia where he’s actually respected

Ротенберг о Никишине и «Каролине»: «Вернется в СКА, когда поймет, что там к нему другое отношение. Будет сконцентрирован на клубе и сборной России, а не на мечтах об НХЛ»

There’s absolutely no need for this to be out there. Register the freaking contract

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

There’s absolutely no need for this to be out there. Register the freaking contract

lol you have no idea who Rotenberg is do you?

 

[Kshahdoo]

lol you have no idea who Rotenberg is do you?

I'm pretty sure Nikishin isn't happy about the situation, though. His Russian agent would have never said anything that could potentially damage his relationships with the player. It's pretty Russian way to do business when an agent says what a player actually thinks.

 

[spockBokk]

lol you have no idea who Rotenberg is do you?

He’s the coach of SKA if I’m not mistaken.

I don’t care who he is. This whole thing is
self inflicted and things like this follow tis front office around

 

[baconandbread]

All this seems like SKA and his Russian agent having sour grapes. They didn't want to release him right away and are probably upset that their best player didn't want to stay there.

 

[Nikishin al Gaib]

All this seems like SKA and his Russian agent having sour grapes. They didn't want to release him right away and are probably upset that their best player didn't want to stay there.

I absolutely agree with this

But at the same time, now that there is no AHL to play in anymore, there is absolutely no reason to delay signing him. Get it done so it can all be resolved.

Also, even if everyone is still healthy, I would play him tomorrow just to give some fresh legs after last night. NJ had 5D playing the entire night, Pesce had an absurd TOI. If ever there was a time to plug in an elite level talent on the blue line to give us an extra boost who can hit and had a shot, it's tomorrow afternoon against a team that absolutely will be plagued with tired legs.

 

[Highest Boss]

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

Surprise to no one except illogical doomers

 

[User13452]

Perfect timing since he’ll be in the lineup tomorrow

 

[HisIceness]

Lace em up kid

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Play the man

 

[robbieberns]

Daydreaming of him absolutely laying out Haula on his first shift

 

[Wolfpuck]

Lead pipe + Burns’ knee = Profit!

 

[chaz4hockey]

Rotenberg destroying Carolina and NHL in general, saying Nikishin should get back to Russia where he’s actually respected

Ротенберг о Никишине и «Каролине»: «Вернется в СКА, когда поймет, что там к нему другое отношение. Будет сконцентрирован на клубе и сборной России, а не на мечтах об НХЛ»

Rottenberg should focus more on his coaching which from what I understand from RU folks is awful.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

Rottenberg should focus more on his coaching which from what I understand from RU folks is awful.

Rotenberg's public comments the last several years make Donald Trump look like the most civilized and well spoken man alive. Seriously. The guy is an absolute clown.