Could you explain why the Canes are burning a year of Nikishin's ELC for potentially 4 games on a roster where Nikishin isnt totally necessary? While I understand the desire to make a playoff push, using one year of a top defender's heavily discounted contract seems impulsive. Its not like Canes D core is facing a rash of injuries.
Could it be a sign of good faith from Canes to Nikishin's camp? Do you expect a long term contract soon?
I could be mistaken, but I saw he was limited to a 2 year contract. Why start the 2 years now instead of waiting till next season? Would be nice for a 25-26 and 26-27 ELC
Could you explain why the Canes are burning a year of Nikishin's ELC for potentially 4 games on a roster where Nikishin isnt totally necessary? While I understand the desire to make a playoff push, using one year of a top defender's heavily discounted contract seems impulsive. Its not like Canes D core is facing a rash of injuries.
Could it be a sign of good faith from Canes to Nikishin's camp? Do you expect a long term contract soon?
If I remember the CBA correctly, his age burns a year of the contract
I could be mistaken, but I saw he was limited to a 2 year contract. Why start the 2 years now instead of waiting till next season? Would be nice for a 25-26 and 26-27 ELC
2 year contract because of age, burns a year because of age. He’s an RFA after next season