Alexander Nikishin vs Matthew Schaefer
Alexander Nikishin carries a $3M cap hit against $3.9M expected, while Matthew Schaefer carries $975K against $15.5M. The gap is +$899K versus +$14.6M in surplus. Both play D and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alexander Nikishin | Matthew Schaefer |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | New York Islanders |
| Position | D | D |
| Age | 25 | 19 |
| Contract type | RFA | ELC |
| Cap hit | $3M | $975K |
| Expected cap hit | $3.9M | $15.5M |
| Surplus | +$899K | +$14.6M |
| Grade | C | A+ |
| TOI per game | 18:11 | 26:48 |
| Points | 33 | 14 |
| Next contract | — | — |