Nikishin, Hurricanes end stalemate with 1-year deal nhl.com

Carolina signed restricted free-agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract, ending a stalemate that kept him out of the season so far. Nikishin had 33 points in 81 games as a rookie and helped the Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup last season; general manager Eric Tulsky said the team was glad to have him back.