With the holdout ending on Monday, the Canes have to find where the defenseman fits into their plans while also making him earn his chance to prove himself.
Writer Ben Huffman argues that the Carolina Hurricanes should test defenseman Alexander Nikishin on the top pair alongside Jaccob Slavin following his return to the team. Nikishin recently ended his contract standoff by signing a one-year, $3 million extension after potential offseason trades fell through.
Huffman contends that placing Nikishin with Slavin gives him the offensive freedom he desires while providing defensive stability. The writer also suggests utilizing Nikishin's heavy shot on the second power-play unit alongside K'Andre Miller rather than keeping him on the third pairing.
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