Alexander Nikishin vs Cale Makar
Alexander Nikishin carries a $3M cap hit against $3.9M expected, while Cale Makar carries $9M against $13.5M. The gap is +$899K versus +$4.5M in surplus. Both play D and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alexander Nikishin | Cale Makar |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | Colorado Avalanche |
| Position | D | D |
| Age | 25 | 28 |
| Contract type | RFA | RFA |
| Cap hit | $3M | $9M |
| Expected cap hit | $3.9M | $13.5M |
| Surplus | +$899K | +$4.5M |
| Grade | C | A |
| TOI per game | 18:11 | 22:36 |
| Points | 33 | 18 |
| Next contract | — | $20.4M · 8 yrs · from 2027-28 |