The Carolina Hurricanes won’t have one of their 2022 draft selections for at least one more year. In a report from Sport42, Hurricanes prospect Alexander Perevalov has agreed to a one-year extension with the VHL’s Metallurg Novokuznetsk. Perevalov got off to a bad start last season, scoring three goals and six points in 21 games for the Omskie Krylia. Still, he rebounded nicely … [Read more...] about Hurricanes’ Prospect Alexander Perevalov Signs VHL Extension
Alexander Nikishin’s Camp Unhappy With Delay In Registering Contract
5:00 PM: Nikishin’s North American-based agent, Ryan Barnes, downplayed Demidov’s comments per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Per Friedman, Barnes shared that Nikishin’s camp continues to work on a deal with the Hurricanes – and chalked Demidov’s comments up to Nikishin’s Russian representation being eager to see him at the top flight. The additional comments may not totally … [Read more...] about Alexander Nikishin’s Camp Unhappy With Delay In Registering Contract
Alexander Nikishin Hasn’t Signed Entry-Level Contract Yet
Despite having his entry-level contract reported two weeks ago, Alexander Nikishin has yet to play a game in the Carolina Hurricanes organization. Much of that can be explained away due to his visa issues, however, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal passed along a note from Carolina General Manager Eric Tulsky indicating Nikishin hasn’t signed his entry-level contract … [Read more...] about Alexander Nikishin Hasn’t Signed Entry-Level Contract Yet
Devils’ Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon Out For Game 2
Devils defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon will both miss tonight’s Game 2 matchup with the Hurricanes, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe (X link). The team’s leading scorer and hitter among defensemen in the regular season, respectively, both sustained injuries in Sunday’s Game 1 loss. Hughes left the game briefly in the third period after getting tangled up with … [Read more...] about Devils’ Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon Out For Game 2
Hurricanes Recall Ruslan Khazheyev
The Hurricanes have brought up some extra goaltending depth with their postseason set to get underway on Sunday. The team announced that they’ve recalled Ruslan Khazheyev from AHL Chicago. He’ll serve as Carolina’s third-string option for the time being. The 20-year-old is in his first season in North America after signing his entry-level deal last year. Khazheyev was a … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Recall Ruslan Khazheyev