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Blues Predictions: Nikishin Trade, Wild-Card Push, and Snuggerud Breakout
sports1 month ago

Blues Predictions: Nikishin Trade, Wild-Card Push, and Snuggerud Breakout

The Athletic’s Jeremy Rutherford outlines ten bold forecasts for the St. Louis Blues’ 2026-27 season, highlighting a potential late-season trade for Alexander Nikishin, a strong October start, and a second wild-card playoff berth. Key predictions include Jimmy Snuggerud leading the team with 30 goals, Mason McTavish moving to left wing, and Jordan Binnington rebounding before signing elsewhere. The roster’s youth and improved pipeline rankings suggest a competitive, high-potential season despite past struggles.

via The New York Times|
#alexander-nikishin#jimmy-snuggerud#jordan-binnington
Sharks Sign Celebrini as Nikishin Rumors Swirl, Penguins Not Named
nhl-trade-rumors2 months ago

Sharks Sign Celebrini as Nikishin Rumors Swirl, Penguins Not Named

NHL trade chatter centers on Alexander Nikishin with Penguins not publicly named as a suitor; meanwhile the San Jose Sharks signed Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $18.8 million contract, making him the highest-paid player in the game. The piece also touches on next summer’s UFAs and notes a late-season favor from the Wheeling Nailers, who traded prospect Gabriel D’Aigle to the Florida Everblades.

via Pittsburgh Hockey Now|
#alexander-nikishin#macklin-celebrini#nhl-trade-rumors
Ehlers Back in Hurricanes’ Round 2 Opener as Nikishin’s Status Remains Unclear
sports5 months ago

Ehlers Back in Hurricanes’ Round 2 Opener as Nikishin’s Status Remains Unclear

The Carolina Hurricanes return Nikolaj Ehlers to the lineup for Round 2 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers, while Alexander Nikishin remains in concussion protocol and may not play. Frederik Andersen is expected to start in goal. If Nikishin isn’t cleared, Mike Reilly could slot in. Projected forward lines feature Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis, Hall-Stankoven-Blake, Ehlers-Staal-Martinook, and Carrier-Jankowski-Robinson, with Slavin-Chatfield and Miller-Walker on defense. Gostisbehere paired with Nikishin or Reilly as the third pairing, depending on Nikishin’s fate. Jordan Staal is handling many power-play faceoffs. Scratches include Deslauriers, Kotkaniemi, Kochetkov, and Reilly. Hurricanes host the Flyers tonight in Raleigh as Round 2 opens.

via NHL.com|
#alexander-nikishin#carolina-hurricanes#nhl