Alexander Nikishin vs Luke Hughes
Alexander Nikishin carries a $3M cap hit against $3.9M expected, while Luke Hughes carries $9M against $8.8M. The gap is +$899K versus -$150K in surplus. Both play D and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alexander Nikishin | Luke Hughes |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | New Jersey Devils |
| Position | D | D |
| Age | 25 | 23 |
| Contract type | RFA | RFA |
| Cap hit | $3M | $9M |
| Expected cap hit | $3.9M | $8.8M |
| Surplus | +$899K | -$150K |
| Grade | C | C |
| TOI per game | 18:11 | 24:16 |
| Points | 33 | 8 |
| Next contract | — | — |