LD Alexander Nikishin - SKA St.Petersburg, KHL (2020, 69th, CAR)

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Deangelo is just one of the best offensive dmen in the world. Without his attitude problem he would be in the nhl right now

His attitude was never a problem in Carolina. He got along well with players and coaches. The problem was his defensive play.

 

[Kshahdoo]

That play and pass to Demidov, though...

 

[Caser]

 

[Caser]

Almost a hat-trick today (first one for now counts as an assist, but they might change it later):

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Whens buddy coming over?

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Whens buddy coming over?

When his season ends this year

 

[japhi27returns]

Can’t wait to see this fella in the NHL. What an add this will be for CAR.

 

[WarriorofTime]

What are rules on a player being eligible for nhl playoffs?

 

[chaz4hockey]

What are rules on a player being eligible for nhl playoffs?

If he is signed he could play; Canes expect to sign him.

However, KHL playoffs will overlap to some degree; plus, he is signed until the end of May (don't know if his team would release him early).

 

[Kshahdoo]

If he is signed he could play; Canes expect to sign him.

However, KHL playoffs will overlap to some degree; plus, he is signed until the end of May (don't know if his team would release him early).

I'm pretty sure he'll be released as soon as the season is over. So the question is when SKA's season will be over.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

I'm pretty sure he'll be released as soon as the season is over. So the question is when SKA's season will be over.

They've had some disappointing playoff runs lately, no? How far do you think they'll go this year?

 

[Kshahdoo]

They've had some disappointing playoff runs lately, no? How far do you think they'll go this year?

I think not futher than 2nd round, but who knows.

 

[Caser]

 

[SirloinUB]

Is he likely to see an uptick in production with DeAngelo leaving the team?

 

[WarriorofTime]

Free Nikishin

 

[seafoam]

Is he likely to see an uptick in production with DeAngelo leaving the team?

Probably.

 

[hockeyGod]

That one timer is a weapon. Cant wait to see how he translates in the NHL, it’s been a while since we’ve had a high pedigree Russian dman in the show.