Alexander Nikishin vs Mattias Ekholm
Alexander Nikishin carries a $3M cap hit against $3.9M expected, while Mattias Ekholm carries $4M against $4.2M. The gap is +$899K versus +$191K in surplus. Both play D and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alexander Nikishin | Mattias Ekholm |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes | Edmonton Oilers |
| Position | D | D |
| Age | 25 | 36 |
| Contract type | RFA | UFA |
| Cap hit | $3M | $4M |
| Expected cap hit | $3.9M | $4.2M |
| Surplus | +$899K | +$191K |
| Grade | C | C |
| TOI per game | 18:11 | 21:00 |
| Points | 33 | 6 |
| Next contract | — | — |