Reports indicate that Nikishin is pursuing a multi-year contract with an average annual value exceeding $9 million. Such a deal would consume nearly the entire $10.087 million salary cap space available to the Hurricanes. Should he re‑join Carolina, a one‑year agreement at a significantly lower figure than his reported request is possible.
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