Pierre LeBrun reports that the Hurricanes remain right in the mix for Connor Hellebuyck, with unsigned RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin serving as the primary trade chip. But let’s be realistic: Nikishin alone won’t get this deal done. Furthermore, Hellebuyck’s $8.5M AAV contract runs through 2031. While that’s solid value right now, analytics caution against holding high-AAV deals for goalies as they age. Most importantly, the fact that Nikishin is even being floated in blockbusters proves contract extension talks between Carolina and their top defense prospect have stalled out.
Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the trade dynamics for Eric Tulsky and the Canes. Caniacs: Would you trade Nikishin + picks for Hellebuyck right now?👇
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