Carolina Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky shocks fans by signing goalie Zach Sawchenko, a familiar face from Chicago Wolves who lit up the playoffs with Cleveland Monsters, posting a stellar .914 save percentage. This move aligns with Tulsky’s strategy to bolster goalie depth as Amir Miftakhov’s departure looms. Meanwhile, restricted free agent Ronan Seeley files for salary arbitration, setting the stage for a high-stakes negotiation. Across the NHL, Alexander Nikishin draws interest from St. Louis, Shane Wright prepares to leave Seattle, and Mavrik Bourque signs a massive five-year deal with Nashville. Jason Robertson also files for arbitration in Dallas, shutting down offer sheet possibilities. Elsewhere, Anaheim locks up Pavel Mintyukov, and New Jersey adds a third goalie after trading Jacob Markstrom — a move that intensifies the rivalry with Carolina.

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The St. Louis Blues are eyeing a big move, targeting Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin — a 21-year-old rookie who lit up the NHL with 11 goals, 33 points, and a Stanley Cup win in just 81 games. Standing 6’3”, he’s a physical, two-way force with a heavy shot, elite vision, and 132 hits. But here’s the catch: Carolina won’t budge without also shipping off Jesperi Kotkaniemi. If the Blues bite, they’d add Nikishin to their growing left-shot defense corps — including Broberg and Fowler — signaling a bold, future-focused rebuild. The chess match is on, and the stakes are high.

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