Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour indicated that Nikishin's debut is the current plan, provided everything checks out. Last season, Nikishin recorded 33 points in 81 games.
Hockey
Alexander Nikishin expected to debut for Hurricanes
Defenseman Alexander Nikishin is anticipated to make his season debut for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. Nikishin signed a one-year, $3 million contract on October 25.